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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 11:57:04 GMT -5
So, what are some of your method for preserving the quality of your figure? Does air condition environment damage the figure in the long run?
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Post by DudeAbides on Mar 17, 2016 12:01:49 GMT -5
Not playing with them.
I believe the older VAC titles are the only things to lose quality over time with no wear
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 12:03:44 GMT -5
Not playing with them. I believe the older VAC titles are the only things to lose quality over time with no wear oh but does air condition cause problem like brittle for figure? I've been researching figure maintenance care stuff,didn't really have much info ! |
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Post by ribeye on Mar 17, 2016 12:08:31 GMT -5
Keep them out of direct sunlight.
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Post by ACON on Mar 17, 2016 12:13:30 GMT -5
I don't think I've ever heard of air conditioners damaging figures. I do know to keep them out of sun light, also extreme heat can cause damage especially if they're MOC.
Here's a quick tip on loose joints though. Just in case you don't know. On occasion if my joints get loose on my figures, I usually use pledge floor polish to tighten the joints. Works like a charm Everytime.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 12:20:30 GMT -5
I don't think I've ever heard of air conditioners damaging figures. I do know to keep them out of sun light, also extreme heat can cause damage especially if they're MOC. Here's a quick tip on loose joints though. Just in case you don't know. On occasion if my joints get loose on my figures, I usually use pledge floor polish to tighten the joints. Works like a charm Everytime. thanks for the tips. Cause I've reading bout extreme heat or cold environment, which probe me to ask whether what exactly is extreme cold? |
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Post by DudeAbides on Mar 17, 2016 12:25:36 GMT -5
I dont believe air conditioning will do anything to them, though the opposite would most likely be an issue. As if you dont have AC and the temp gets hot enough its possible the rubber will get softer and the weight of the figure could cause the legs to warp.
But in AC/out of direct sunlight, you should be good
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 12:32:02 GMT -5
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Post by theskulllord88 on Mar 17, 2016 12:34:20 GMT -5
I have my figures in a big container, with all of their accessories in another container.
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Mar 17, 2016 12:38:49 GMT -5
Plastic deteriorates over time, you can't stop it unless you seal them in a vacuum chamber or something. Most of the old toys I have are sticky, even the ones as recent as the mid 2000's. Keep in mind these are toys, and designed as such, they aren't meant to last forever.
That said, some of my old figures are doing just fine being displayed on a dusty shelf, with no special care. Clearly the type of plastic used affects the toy's lifespan. For example, some of Mattel's DCUC figures are starting to get gross, while really old Transformers toys have zero issues.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 12:46:29 GMT -5
I try to watch what I eat and exercise. For my figure.
As for my wrestling figures, they are in a smoke free environment(no clue why people would want to smoke in their house), out of sunlight and I just try to be careful with my figures on display.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 12:51:45 GMT -5
Plastic deteriorates over time, you can't stop it unless you seal them in a vacuum chamber or something. Most of the old toys I have are sticky, even the ones as recent as the mid 2000's. Keep in mind these are toys, and designed as such, they aren't meant to last forever. That said, some of my old figures are doing just fine being displayed on a dusty shelf, with no special care. Clearly the type of plastic used affects the toy's lifespan. For example, some of Mattel's DCUC figures are starting to get gross, while really old Transformers toys have zero issues. im more curious about how your Mattel figure is standing right now! Cause mine over the years of display show signs and crack on the seams!! |
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Post by gawd6sic6™ on Mar 17, 2016 13:00:28 GMT -5
Plastic deteriorates over time, you can't stop it unless you seal them in a vacuum chamber or something. Most of the old toys I have are sticky, even the ones as recent as the mid 2000's. Keep in mind these are toys, and designed as such, they aren't meant to last forever. That said, some of my old figures are doing just fine being displayed on a dusty shelf, with no special care. Clearly the type of plastic used affects the toy's lifespan. For example, some of Mattel's DCUC figures are starting to get gross, while really old Transformers toys have zero issues. im more curious about how your Mattel figure is standing right now! Cause mine over the years of display show signs and crack on the seams!! my question would be, what are you doing to your figures? I have mattel wwe figures starting at the first series, and not one of the seams are messed up from standing on my shelves................... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 13:02:18 GMT -5
We don't have extreme temperature fluctuations here in the uk, so all mine need are a little dust down every few weeks
Keep out of direct sunlight though
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Mar 17, 2016 13:19:39 GMT -5
im more curious about how your Mattel figure is standing right now! Cause mine over the years of display show signs and crack on the seams!! my question would be, what are you doing to your figures? I have mattel wwe figures starting at the first series, and not one of the seams are messed up from standing on my shelves................... Mine were just standing there. Even figures from the same toy line have different signs of deterioration. LOTR figures are really bad with this, all those soft rubbery pieces just melt, especially if they're in contact with other plastics. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 13:23:25 GMT -5
im more curious about how your Mattel figure is standing right now! Cause mine over the years of display show signs and crack on the seams!! my question would be, what are you doing to your figures? I have mattel wwe figures starting at the first series, and not one of the seams are messed up from standing on my shelves................... I just display them outta the box. Maybe you should run a check to see whether there are any sign of deteriorating in the seams. |
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Post by mrhoss on Mar 17, 2016 13:36:06 GMT -5
The biggest issue I have after nearly 40 years is white plastic starting to yellow. My oldest Millenium Falcon and X-wings are dingy looking. Some stuff you probably can't help because it's just cheap plastic. Recently I snapped some 12" GI Joe elbows just by bending them and they're only 10-15 years old.
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Post by gawd6sic6™ on Mar 17, 2016 14:50:17 GMT -5
I have a toy room full of all kinds of figures. And I have no issues of toys just deteriorating from just standing there.
Even have vintage toys such as motu, gi joe, transformers...
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Post by gawd6sic6™ on Mar 17, 2016 14:51:26 GMT -5
The biggest issue I have after nearly 40 years is white plastic starting to yellow. My oldest Millenium Falcon and X-wings are dingy looking. Some stuff you probably can't help because it's just cheap plastic. Recently I snapped some 12" GI Joe elbows just by bending them and they're only 10-15 years old. Actually there is an awesome method of getting rid of yellowing plastic. Peroxide , a clear tote and sunlight. Just do a net search for the meathod. I've seen someone do it with a gi joe uss flagg. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 14:59:52 GMT -5
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