1/6 Hot Toys Batman & Batmobile - Batman Begins

[MGS_OldBoy57]

Mine had a similar issue to this (not as bad) and it just wiped away. The protective sleeves felt greasy. So weird.

 

[creasy]

Mine had a similar issue to this (not as bad) and it just wiped away. The protective sleeves felt greasy. So weird.

Sideshow are obviously getting rid of their returns now. One of mine had the exact same problems as yours-in fact it looks like the same one! I returned mine & I wouldn’t say you got a matte one unfortunately.
I’d return it. This is the one I returned

 

[vspectra]

Sideshow are obviously getting rid of their returns now. One of mine had the exact same problems as yours-in fact it looks like the same one! I returned mine & I wouldn’t say you got a matte one unfortunately.
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Dang, yeah I definitely would have returned that. Yours look a bit more shiny than mine excluding those oil spots or whatever HT rubbed on there. I got a microfiber cloth as recommended and wiped those spots and this is how it looks now. Was debating about returning it but I'll probably keep it now after comparing it with some of the super shiny ones throughout the thread.

Comparison to user 72759's figures.

 

[creasy]

Dang, yeah I definitely would have returned that. Yours look a bit more shiny than mine excluding those oil spots or whatever HT rubbed on there. I got a microfiber cloth as recommended and wiped those spots and this is how it looks now. Was debating about returning it but I'll probably keep it now after comparing it with some of the super shiny ones throughout the thread.

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Comparison to user 72759's figures.

That was one of two that I returned to sideshow. I got my matte versions from Timcent and then another from eBay.
You’ve got it looking better but it’s probably just the residue leaking out that’s makin it less shiny.
I dunno,I’d return it still-there’s quite a lot of matte versions on eBay now. But if your happy, who cares just need a new headsculpt now

 

[willy156]

I bought the begins from toysbuyingagent and it came in very matte similar to the one on the right

 

[vspectra]

That was one of two that I returned to sideshow. I got my matte versions from Timcent and then another from eBay.
You’ve got it looking better but it’s probably just the residue leaking out that’s makin it less shiny.
I dunno,I’d return it still-there’s quite a lot of matte versions on eBay now. But if your happy, who cares just need a new headsculpt now

Thanks, can definitely tell there's less specular sheen on your matte one compared to mine.

I got it from sideshow with the 25% off deal + old reward points so I only paid $100. I'm guessing it's full msrp price on ebay?

 

[a-dev]

My original release (MMS69) Tumbler back left tire has deteriorated in the box. Tire leaking oil, styrofoam from the box adhering to the leaking oil and the plastic black rims cracking/crumbling. It's been in its box for many years now. I was already aware of some oil leaking and the fact that a gap was opening between the tire and the rims but the cracking of those rims is new.

 

[jinkazama]

My original release (MMS69) Tumbler back left tire has deteriorated in the box. Tire leaking oil, styrofoam from the box adhering to the leaking oil and the plastic black rims cracking/crumbling. It's been in its box for many years now. I was already aware of some oil leaking and the fact that a gap was opening between the tire and the rims but the cracking of those rims is new.

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[creasy]

Thanks, can definitely tell there's less specular sheen on your matte one compared to mine.

I got it from sideshow with the 25% off deal + old reward points so I only paid $100. I'm guessing it's full msrp price on ebay?

My original release (MMS69) Tumbler back left tire has deteriorated in the box. Tire leaking oil, styrofoam from the box adhering to the leaking oil and the plastic black rims cracking/crumbling. It's been in its box for many years now. I was already aware of some oil leaking and the fact that a gap was opening between the tire and the rims but the cracking of those rims is new.

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Iv got the rerelease still in box from when it released-gonna have to check it out!
Where’d you keep yours stored a-dev?

 

[a-dev]

Iv got the rerelease still in box from when it released-gonna have to check it out!
Where’d you keep yours stored a-dev?

It's been in my collection room the whole time stored on its side. Irish climate isn't extreme, it gets hot in Summer but what an Irish person considers hot could be 'mild' to someone else.

 

[creasy]

It's been in my collection room the whole time stored on its side. Irish climate isn't extreme, it gets hot in Summer but what an Irish person considers hot could be 'mild' to someone else.

I’m Scottish mate so know where your coming from
Mines sitting upright but Iv just kept it upstairs in my house, not had it out the box in at least 5 years…. Gonna have a look at it when I finish work

 

[a-dev]

I’m Scottish mate so know where your coming from
Mines sitting upright but Iv just kept it upstairs in my house, not had it out the box in at least 5 years…. Gonna have a look at it when I finish work

Hopefully it'll be fine.

You'd think your toy would be safe inside its original packaging but apparently not.

 

[Berry The Music Man]

Dang, yeah I definitely would have returned that. Yours look a bit more shiny than mine excluding those oil spots or whatever HT rubbed on there. I got a microfiber cloth as recommended and wiped those spots and this is how it looks now. Was debating about returning it but I'll probably keep it now after comparing it with some of the super shiny ones throughout the thread.

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Comparison to user 72759's figures.

That derpy head sculpt always kills me LMAO !!!

 

[Berry The Music Man]

My original release (MMS69) Tumbler back left tire has deteriorated in the box. Tire leaking oil, styrofoam from the box adhering to the leaking oil and the plastic black rims cracking/crumbling. It's been in its box for many years now. I was already aware of some oil leaking and the fact that a gap was opening between the tire and the rims but the cracking of those rims is new.

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That truly SUCKS !!!!
Sorry for this happening and makes me worried about my unboxed 2.0 version ...

 

[Scout Trooper]

Just got one from Sideshow with the 25% sale they had.

Looks like I got a proper matte black version? But there are some shiny spots randomly splattered on the body. Does the suit leak oil or something?

Wondering if I should buy a microfiber cloth and 303 protectant and it will get rid of the shiny spots.

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Woah.. wtf??

 

[Scout Trooper]

I bought the begins from toysbuyingagent and it came in very matte similar to the one on the right

Same. I think we bought ours around the same time. Mine is super matte, it's perfect.

 

[Scout Trooper]

My original release (MMS69) Tumbler back left tire has deteriorated in the box. Tire leaking oil, styrofoam from the box adhering to the leaking oil and the plastic black rims cracking/crumbling. It's been in its box for many years now. I was already aware of some oil leaking and the fact that a gap was opening between the tire and the rims but the cracking of those rims is new.

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**** Hot Toys

 

[Mondragon]

Just shows none of these companies offering rubberized synthetic or the newer seamless elements, have likely been tested long term.
For leaking (sweating), cracking, flaking, creasing, melting, or other degradation, etc.
They are likely just putting out whatever at the time looks best for the photo shoot.
I think Joost emphasized while looking into seamless/rubberized bodies, he couldn't get any producer to guarantee their material beyond 7 years, I believe.
May be obvious, yet (depending on the care) several of these products likely have a relativley limited shelf life, despite the high prices.

 

[a-dev]

Just shows none of these companies offering rubberized synthetic or the newer seamless elements, have likely been tested long term.
For leaking (sweating), cracking, flaking, creasing, melting, or other degradation, etc.
They are likely just putting out whatever at the time looks best for the photo shoot.
I think Joost emphasized while looking into seamless/rubberized bodies, he couldn't get any producer to guarantee their material beyond 7 years, I believe.
May be obvious, yet (depending on the care) several of these products likely have a relativley limited shelf life, despite the high prices.

Bummer. And if it's not the rubber it's the electronics - my '89 Batmobile's dashboard lights and one headlight have stopped working. I'll check the tires now. Ever since first noticing Tumbler's leaky tires I've at least raised the '89s tires off the ground so they're not in physical contact with anything.

 

[DiFabio]

It’s because the materials Hot Toys uses are extremely cheap and have negative interactions with each other (ex. Different plastics and rubbers touching each other).

There are Tonka toys from the 70s and 80s that have tires that are in better condition than those damn Tumbler tires. The electronics situation is ******** too. Most of us only put those things on once . . . when we first receive it, to test it. Assuming you took the batteries out and they didn’t explode, there is no reason that thing shouldn’t work. The bulbs haven’t even been used! It boils down to bad wiring and soldering jobs. Again, I have Kenner vehicles from the 80s/90s that had their batteries explode in the compartment and a quick cleaning had them good as new. Hot Toys is just cheap **** with a built in expiration date. After 10 years when the plastic sockets have deteriorated, the rubber has melted and the knees have blown at, here comes Hot Toys with their rerelease or 2.0.