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Post by IG78 on Feb 23, 2005 11:29:52 GMT 8
I noticed that the vintage figures have a better coloring job and condition of the plastic quality is way much-much better than the modern counterparts.
I havent properly clean my vintage figures coz i really afraid that the colors will go away if i do some cleaning.
The vinyl coat for Vader, Obi Wan, and the rest is quite soft. That is a major factor.
MY POTF ( 1995 ) Boba Fett colors has been chipped off. When i compared with the vintage version, i noticed the coloring of the vintage figures is much more solid.
So i am so afraid with extensive rubbing or cleaning can tear the holes or thinning the colors or worse......... Arghhhhhhhh.
So what is the best cleaning method?
Vintage Sifu, you live and breathe vintage, so hopefully you can share one tips or two in this matter.
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Feb 23, 2005 19:15:46 GMT 8
IG78 you have done me proud by making the Vintage Star Wars section of MySciFiFan forums lively! ;D OK here is a simple and practical tip that you can follow to effectively clean your Vintage Star Wars action figures and at the same time without causing any irrepairable damage to the paint job : 1) Use gentle detergent, like liquid hand soap. 2) Depending on the dirt that is deposited on the surface + nook & cranny of the figure, spread the soap all over the figure. 3) Use a Tooth Brush that is made SPECIALLY for babies to gently scrub the dirt off the UNPAINTED AREAS of the action figure. Please be patient lest you might scrub some of the paint off the surface of those areas to be avoided. 4) Rinse the soap off with warm water. 5) Use lint free cloth to wipe the water off the action figure. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 if your first time attempt did not bring you the clean results that you desire. The rule of the thumb is to be VERY, VERY CAREFULY when you scrub the dirt off the PAINTED AREAS of the Vintage Star Wars figure. Now give this method a try and report your results here. The SITH OverLORD! 
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Post by IG78 on Feb 24, 2005 10:09:19 GMT 8
Thanks for the tips Vintage Sifu.
I will post my updates. The dirtiest figure is the Snowtrooper. What i am so afraid of is the soft materials used in them.
I really cant afford to make any silly damage since it is hard to find. I wish Malaysia can be like in States where vintage figures can easily can be obtained.
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Feb 24, 2005 20:18:16 GMT 8
Thanks for the tips Vintage Sifu. You're welcome, BRO!  Yes, and we look forward to see it here at MySciFifan LOL! So the Snowtrooper it is. Then here is the tip, INTENSIFY the scrubbing on the WHITE PLASTIC areas and at the SAME time be GENTLE with the BLACK PAINTED areas such as the EYES, SHOULDER JOINTS, CHEST PLATE and at the Front CROTCH AREA. Follow this and you should do fine. ;D |
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Post by Chakotay on Feb 28, 2005 20:08:52 GMT 8
Not going of the topic.... but can i use the same technique on my Micro Machine Star Trek? getting yellowish even after covering them from sunlight or flourecent light.
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Feb 28, 2005 23:01:35 GMT 8
Not going of the topic.... but can i use the same technique on my Micro Machine Star Trek? getting yellowish even after covering them from sunlight or flourecent light. LOL! No worries I'm always happy to accomodate another MySciFiFan STAR WARS or STAR TREK collector Coming to your question, I'm quite surprise that this yellowing problem affecting the Galoob Micro Machine vehicles. Were yours the ones that came out in the Micro Machine 3 packs in the mid 1990's and made of soft plastic? PLMK so that I can offer further assistance, or BETTER still bring it with you to the 13 March 2005 MySciFiFan STAR WARS Gathering for me to have a better look. ;D |
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Post by Chakotay on Mar 1, 2005 18:20:29 GMT 8
This is the one made of soft plastic & the pack with TOS,TNG & DS9 combined. Tried to wash with cotton bud but afraid everything will come off.
Ok. I'll bring it to the gathering... Hope no one use force choke on me for bring Star Trek collectibles at Star Wars gathering!
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Mar 1, 2005 19:51:54 GMT 8
Ok. I'll bring it to the gathering... Hope no one use force choke on me for bring Star Trek collectibles at Star Wars gathering!  |
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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Mar 2, 2005 0:57:21 GMT 8
... thus no one have the right to force choke you...he he he [/b][/quote] Nah they won't Force choke him, but some may just take pot shots at him with their BlasTech DL44 Stormie blasters or have him for their LightSaber practise...  ;D |
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Post by IG78 on Mar 2, 2005 9:26:15 GMT 8
Not going of the topic.... but can i use the same technique on my Micro Machine Star Trek? getting yellowish even after covering them from sunlight or flourecent light. - Chakotay
It is wierd to see that Hasbro Micro-Machines also affected with this. Hmmmm....maybe this will make me go do some checking up on my Micro Machines.
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