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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 15:50:31 GMT -6
Thanks everyone for the advice. I might try giving them a wash and see what happens.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 19:50:43 GMT -6
Awesome. Just gave the figures a wash with soapy water and a sponge and rinsed them under the tap and the stickiness has gone  |
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Post by Marvelous Mark on Aug 30, 2013 1:23:06 GMT -6
Great! Dust would probably wreak hell on a sticky figure. If you're gonna display it out of box, that is.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2013 2:05:49 GMT -6
Yeah I am planning on displaying the figures loose. Really have to changed up my display. Maybe need to look at a new display case.
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Post by Gohan on Aug 30, 2013 8:30:42 GMT -6
Looking forward to that if it happens!
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Post by Branjita on Aug 30, 2013 9:04:39 GMT -6
Japanese collectors recommend using baby wipes to get rid of the stickiness on some of the Japanese figures that are sticky. I think the example was the mekke shuesha Goku statues.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2013 16:11:32 GMT -6
Didn't even think of using baby wipes but that seems like a good idea.
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Post by Branjita on Aug 31, 2013 8:51:58 GMT -6
I forgot to say this: I think they recommend baby wipes for figures painted with enamel paints, because they attract huge amounts of dust and lint that gets stuck on the surface of the figure.
I only own one GP figure, and it wasn't sticky, but I think the more appropriate action for GP figures would be washing with soap and water, because I believe the stickiness is less likely to just be a property of the paint they use, and more likely to be a production grease of some kind.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2013 9:04:22 GMT -6
I forgot to say this: I think they recommend baby wipes for figures painted with enamel paints, because they attract huge amounts of dust and lint that gets stuck on the surface of the figure. I only own one GP figure, and it wasn't sticky, but I think the more appropriate action for GP figures would be washing with soap and water, because I believe the stickiness is less likely to just be a property of the paint they use, and more likely to be a production grease of some kind. I think it was some substance from production. PGV said he has seen it before and that it was to do with stopping the articulation sticking. Using dishwashing liquid with water and a sponge worked perfectly to clean it off so I am all good. Just have to finish up my new display and I'll post some pics comparing the GP figures to Figuarts. |
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Post by Gohan on Aug 31, 2013 9:04:55 GMT -6
Which will be when?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2013 9:08:35 GMT -6
Just got my new display case today so I'll be assembling that tomorrow after we celebrate Father's Day and will definitely be taking pics Monday.
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Post by ssj2dakota on Aug 31, 2013 16:49:52 GMT -6
I got this lot of Atlas figures from France today! Missing from the picture is Atlas Krillin who I forgot.  I finally own Marron! Here she is with some fellow end of DBZ characters:  If anyone wants any pictures of her with another figure, let me know! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2013 17:15:06 GMT -6
Nice haul there ssj2dakota. Very cool getting Marron. Have you got a Krillin and Android 18 to display her with?
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Post by Gohan on Aug 31, 2013 17:33:21 GMT -6
Is that your Marron?! WOW! I demand more pics! Nice haul aswell!
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Post by ssj2dakota on Aug 31, 2013 17:58:18 GMT -6
@aussiedcfan: thanks! I don't have either of them in their appearances for that saga. However, I do plan to make customs of them. Gohan: thanks, as well! I'll take a picture of it with my custom Marron later. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2013 17:58:20 GMT -6
Oh it must be nice to be able to make customs  |
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Post by Gohan on Aug 31, 2013 18:03:11 GMT -6
@aussiedcfan: thanks! I don't have either of them in their appearances for that saga. However, I do plan to make customs of them. Gohan: thanks, as well! I'll take a picture of it with my custom Marron later. Wait a min... It isn't your custom marron?  as far as I remember they look exactly the same! Da fudge! Ill be right back... Gonna visit the old board to compare... Edit: wait..... I got them confused lmao.  I was thinking of bulla. F me x) |
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Post by Gohan on Aug 31, 2013 18:12:59 GMT -6
Well to get stuff straight, she looks great! Even though her dress is supposed to be a diff color if I remember correctly... And she has no shoes lol. Gonna paint or sculpt shoes on her?
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Post by ssj2dakota on Aug 31, 2013 18:25:05 GMT -6
Lol thanks! I bought another Marron before this, sometime in the middle of summer. It still hasn't gotten here... But if it does I may sculpt some shoes on her.
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Post by Gohan on Aug 31, 2013 18:41:24 GMT -6
How tall is veget and Goku jr? Might have to get a set of those....
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as far as I remember they look exactly the same! Da fudge! Ill be right back... Gonna visit the old board to compare...
I was thinking of bulla. F me x)