kl241
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Re: Warning to Collectors of Hot Toys Rubber Figures
I recently checked my DX-02 and it has the SAME cracking/spliting on the legs. It has been untouched in a Detolf on display for almost 2 years. Looks like the new TDKR Batman body swap will be my only hope.
I found this picture from a collector on Facebook and reminded me of a very good tip to pass on.
Other than the obvious cracked rubber (which is a whole other problem in itself), notice the two circular indents on the crotch. Thats from the Hot Toys stand "cradle" that goes between the thighs of their figures. I noticed the same indents on one of my Batman figures as well when I first got it. I wanted to let everyone know that doesn't already...with figures that have a rubber lower body such as the Batman figures, make sure that the stand cradle IS NOT touching the crotch AT ALL. The rubber is very soft and with the cradle putting pressure against it, its only a matter of time that this happens to the figure, and it wont go away after only a short time. I suggest making sure the cradle is adjusted as low as you can get it, and make sure the legs are pinched against it...as long as its not too tight.
Just wanted to help some people out that might not know this information.
I recently checked my DX-02 and it has the SAME cracking/spliting on the legs. It has been untouched in a Detolf on display for almost 2 years. Looks like the new TDKR Batman body swap will be my only hope.