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[SMC92]

There has been quite a lot of talk not too long ago about plastic leeching into bottled water, I believe especially when the bottles are re-used. Plastic outgassing I can also see but yeah, when it comes down to it, I just don't worry about it. If I get cancer ten years from now, I won't know what was behind it and it's not all going to depend on whether I drank San Pellegrino from a glass bottle or Perrier from a plastic one. Just too many environmental factors to know and most of it is genetic predisposition, unless you're someone that works with hazardous materials like lead paint or asbestos all the time. Blackthornone is an intelligent guy and I think has some points, but just for me personally, I don't see the utility in being that hyperaware of every possible source of carcinogens. I'm happy taking reasonable steps to stay healthy, exercize, eat right and whatever happens after that happens. *shrugs*

Ah I know he has some valid points but like you I'm not gonna worry about it, millions people drink water every single day from a bottle and they live full happy lives with no plastic poisoning.

Enough of this sh"t, back on topic...

Go.

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

I already feel bad for that dude's wife/gf/significant other. What a pain he must be to endure.


Oh, yeah! Were you able to snag one at a good price man? Happy for ya! Excellent figure!

Drop by and say hello once in a while, yes?


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Good price would have been retail

Oh, he says that now, but he'll be back.

Nope.

 

[Blackthornone]

Well you should probably just boycott companies that use plastics then. By purchasing their products, you're only encouraging them.

You have a point, but I like my figures. I try to avoid buying things in plastic, but if I can't, I don't worry about it. I just know about the dangers, and if I can prevent excess exposure, I will, but if I can't, I don't. I don't worry about problems I can't fix.

There has been quite a lot of talk not too long ago about plastic leeching into bottled water, I believe especially when the bottles are re-used. Plastic outgassing I can also see but yeah, when it comes down to it, I just don't worry about it. If I get cancer ten years from now, I won't know what was behind it and it's not all going to depend on whether I drank San Pellegrino from a glass bottle or Perrier from a plastic one. Just too many environmental factors to know and most of it is genetic predisposition, unless you're someone that works with hazardous materials like lead paint or asbestos all the time. Blackthornone is an intelligent guy and I think has some points, but just for me personally, I don't see the utility in being that hyperaware of every possible source of carcinogens. I'm happy taking reasonable steps to stay healthy, exercize, eat right and whatever happens after that happens. *shrugs*

You have to extend the logic. The more toxins you are exposed to, the worse it is, so just be aware and reduce what you can. Worry won't help you because that causes stress, which also hurts you. Calmly knowing and acting appropriately isn't worrisome.

PVC is the worst plastic, so not all is that bad. I use the smell test to determine potential toxicity. If I can't smell the plastic very much, I regard it as less harmful.

By the way, Elite Higene are great plastic water bottles for bicycling that I swear have almost no plastic taste at all, and they are antibacterial. Every other plastic water bottle I have used has a noticeable to strong plastic smell, not to mention taste.

The worst problem with plastic toxicity from figures is the smell. Some action figures REALLY STINK. The Last HT Black Widow comes to mind. Man, is that a strong stench. That definitely isn't healthy to breathe.

The HT IM don't smell that much. I'm guessing the rubber ones smell a lot, too, but I don't have any with rubber bodies, only the BW with the rubberized jumpsuit.
That BW was more than I could take. I almost felt lightheaded from it. No way it's being displayed outside a sealed case.

 

[Blackthornone]

Ah I know he has some valid points but like you I'm not gonna worry about it, millions people drink water every single day from a bottle and they live full happy lives with no plastic poisoning.

Enough of this sh"t, back on topic...

Go.

How do you know that plastic poisoning didn't play a role in someone getting cancer or some other disease? Sure, most doctors won't point to plastic as a possible contributor, but that doesn't mean that the plastic didn't contribute to getting a disease.

Diseases like cancer, endometriosis, neurological damage, immune system damage, respiratory problems, liver and kidney failure, and birth defects are all caused by plastic poisoning, and those diseases aren't exactly rare. Furthermore, they have been increasing in incidence over the years, along with the increased use of plastics.

Back on topic, it would be nice if HT would start making the helmets the right size. They are still too small.

 

[inked]

Couldn't keep it sealed any longer!

 

[Username]

Well done! I knew you couldn't keep it sealed forever!

 

[inked]

Well done! I knew you couldn't keep it sealed forever!

Yeah, I've been itching to open it but really could have done with the extra cash it would have brought in. Finally succumbed and really glad I did!

 

[Invictus Sol]

Nice display, inked. Really like that all the figures have lots of space to breathe. Looks great.

 

[Username]

Yeah, I've been itching to open it but really could have done with the extra cash it would have brought in. Finally succumbed and really glad I did!

I was in the same boat. Traded my spare for Iron Monger. I could have used the cash, but trading it for an Iron Monger seemed like a great deal.
But i figure i just tighten my belt for the next few weeks.
I see a LOT of these things on the B/S/T forum and the going rate is $600 give or take.
I worry that the market is saturated with them. If no-one's buying then they aren't worth $600.
So i did a deal for mine with friends who i *know* cherish the thing!
Welcome to the club finally, brother.

 

[inked]

Nice display, inked. Really like that all the figures have lots of space to breathe. Looks great.

Cheers! It's gonna start to get a little more crowded on the run up to Christmas with Loki and Rick Grimes turning up this week, and then Hulk, Stark, Spidey and Catwoman over the next few months.

Thankfully I have a few Detolfs next to the Billys for overflow if needed.

So i did a deal for mine with friends who i *know* cherish the thing!
Welcome to the club finally, brother.

Cheers mate, I saw on Facebook that you had done the trade. Seemed like a good deal for you both

 

[Blackthornone]

Couldn't keep it sealed any longer!

I think Captain America on one knee with his shield in front of him would look neat as well, to the side and in front of IM. It would add more color.

 

[Username]

Cheers mate, I saw on Facebook that you had done the trade. Seemed like a good deal for you both

It was indeed.
Monger is a monster!
As tall as Jake Sully!

 

[inked]

I think Captain America on one knee with his shield in front of him would look neat as well, to the side and in front of IM. It would add more color.

Cheers, will be having a re-pose of all of them once Loki and Hulk arrive!

 

[dms54nyc]

People are selling the headsculpt alone for $200. I want it but theyre buggin at that price

 

[Centrocal]

Back on topic, it would be nice if HT would start making the helmets the right size. They are still too small.

Smaller helmet = Less plastic

Did you notice this Ironmans has a slim helmet?
We've reduced the amount of plastic in our helmets as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce our impact on the environment. ! helmet may pose choking hazard.

-HT

 

[Blackthornone]

Smaller helmet = Less plastic

Did you notice this Ironmans has a slim helmet?
We've reduced the amount of plastic in our helmets as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce our impact on the environment. ! helmet may pose choking hazard.

-HT

They are addressing the plastic issue with the new die cast versions.

 

[FullMetalHippie]

Atta boy Inked! Looks much better out of the box.

What display cases do you have? Those are exactly what I want. (And about the only one my wife would allow)

 

[Viking Spawn]

popularity with most every toy, figure or collectible reaches an apex, then drops. if you hold on to whatever it is long enough, eventually the piece becomes vintage, especially if at one time it was very popular. at that point you never know what somebody will pay. do you know how much those crappy little star wars figures from the late 70s go for today?

I used to have almost every Star Wars action figure as a child. I had a ton of comics too. However, my entire childhood collection was lost when I was a teenager and our basement flooded with sewage one night after a bad storm. The basement never flooded before that night and hasn't since to my knowledge. The mother's house was sold earlier this year. I figured by keeping everything in the basement, it would be safe from a fluke tornado. Boy, how WRONG I was.

Couldn't keep it sealed any longer!

That is a VERY nice display!

 

[weihon]

Finally...

 

[Firebird]

Congrats!