Anime Nano Forum RSS Feed

Post in Tips for figure noobs by HolyAlchemy1

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:24:44 -0000

since i posted my last post, i have using all my anime time with either school or my semi-social life. but anyways. i did try researching about being legit or not... and still have no idea.

but since then i just left it in the box and hope something magically happens lol.

ill try to put picture up of my problem.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by stripey

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:40:40 -0000

Hi HolyAlchemy1, sorry to hear that your first figure had to be so traumatizing. It may help if you post some pictures of your Saber. Especially the connecting portion of the figure to the display base.

I hope you got this Saber from a reputable store because Saber (especially casual wear series of Sabers) is one of most bootlegged figures in the market. For your figure to display such severe leaning syndrome in a matter of hours and seemingly poor contact, the possibility of an bootlegged item is there. Do check out online reviews of the figure to see if there are glaring discrepancies between the product and the one in your possession.

As for correcting bent figures, I would have to disagree with the common method of using hot water (unless it is VERY bent, probably like yours). Softening the PVC and applying stress would seem like a good instant remedy but it actually weakens the structural integrity of the figure over time, eventually rendering it undisplayable. If your figure is legit and only beginning to bend, just pack it back into the box and 'rest' the figure. My experience have shown that the figure reverts to its original state after 2-4 weeks. Now when you return her to the display shelf, ensure the centre of her gravity is directly above point or axis of support. This may or may not be possible depending on whether or not the figure is screwed onto the base.

Just my 2 cents. All the bless for your Saber.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by coeli

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:37:23 -0000

Hi! Congrats on your new fig. Anyway, if your Saber has the "leaning syndrome", you might want to try one of two ways to fix it. You have to be very, very careful though or else, your Saber's as good as trash.

1. Get a hairdryer and use it on the part where the leaning starts (usually at the legs). Just air it out until it's quite bendy. Then you bend it into the shape that you want and rinse it with cold, running water while holding the part in place. Be careful not to heat it too much or else you'll burn the plastic.

2. You can put the legs in hot water until it's bendy. Same procedure above.

Btw, where did you get your Saber?

Post in Tips for figure noobs by HolyAlchemy1

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 04:29:28 -0000

OMG OMG i just recieved my 1/6 Saber Holiday Version and i take it out and notice that the foot that is at an angle is not even connected to the platform. im totally freaking out and have no idea what to do. at first it just leaned a little. went out to see a movie and when i get back its face down on my desk. I freaked so i put it back into the box.

Could someone plz help me. im somewhat a poor high schooler and dont have allot of money to spend on other than stuff like computer related products or other anime products.

BTW, this is my first PVC figure and i feel that it should have alot of sentimental value to me being my first. but PLZ help me.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by coeli

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:07:28 -0000

The oil is from the PVC itself, a little cleaning would do the trick. It's also not advisable to store your figures in a warm place or where the sun hits because it will melt the PVC. Over time, PVC figures will also have the "leaning syndrome".

As for the scales, 1/8 usually means that the figure is 7-8 inches. 1/6 is 11-12 inches...do the math. Although there really is no standard measurement for all figure companies, so scales might differ from one publisher to another.

Good Smile Company, Alter and Kotobukiya are some of the best publishers in the business.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by tjhan86

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:41:29 -0000

Only when I'm in the room (which is quite often).The windows and door are always closed so it's nice and dry inside.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by Tsubaki

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:27:11 -0000

My room has the climate of a permanant autumn, so I'm not too worried. But I'll be placing one little satchet of silica into each box just in case.

Please tell me that your air-conditioning isn't switched on for 24 hours. ~.~

Post in Tips for figure noobs by tjhan86

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:39:16 -0000

It may possible be decomposition of the PVC. If you leave it in the sun, the UV rays break it down.

My room has the climate of a permanant autumn, so I'm not too worried. But I'll be placing one little satchet of silica into each box just in case.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by Regalia

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:32:42 -0000

>>> Regalia, this is the first time I heard of the oily thing. I'm in Singapore, so the climate is about the same and all my figurines are now in their boxes. I have seen many advanced collectors store their stuff in boxes for years and not heard any complaints about stickiness. Is that oily and stickiness removeable?

Well, this happened to two of my figures. Before the end of last year, I wasn't really a hardcore collector of these figures. So, after I bought them, I didn't have anywhere to put them. And soon after I left for Australia, leaving the figures in their boxes under my desk. My room does have a huge window where sun comes in right at noon. I believe that if life was normal and my room was used and ventilated now and then this wouldn't have happened. Alas, I was away for nearly a year, and my parents never touch my stuff. So, when I got back...

The stickiness was, under closer observation, a slight combination of melting (?) of the PVC and the transparent plastic holding the figure. And I have no idea why it got oily. Maybe if we cut open the figures they have stuff in them? Lol. Anyway, oil could be cleaned, stickiness kinda disappears but the texture of the figure, so to speak, goes down the drain.

Air conditioning and storage in coller places help. (My room is like a oven at noon without the air-con).Haha, I don't think rotation every month is necessary, but don't leave it for 3/4 of a year like me. =D

Post in Tips for figure noobs by Tsubaki

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:53:40 -0000

Meh! That loli's hawt, but not good enough to make me part my money.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by crayotic

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 07:22:31 -0000

Well to be honest I have no clue what McFarlane use, but they look pretty darn rock solid whatever they are, and certainly in no danger of getting finger imprints on them if you poke them in the face like that Pinky Street Sakura :)

And re. what I've bought/preordered: 1/8 Melissa Seraphi PVC.
I have no clue who she is or what she's from, but once I saw the pumpkin I was sold like Martha Stewart stock. Glad to hear that Good Smile is a quality company as well.