It's actually spelled capisce, though.
Ah dun went an got me one of them thar lern'n papers from that thar lern'n derby shack.
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Ah dun went an got me one of them thar lern'n papers from that thar lern'n derby shack.
What does this even mean?
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Ah dun went an got me one of them thar lern'n papers from that thar lern'n derby shack.
What does this even mean?
He joked it sounded like something Snoop would say in one of his rap songs...I just joked that it would be more likely he would say it in one of the dozen or so pornographic films he was in as a host/announcer/play by play guy. They used to show commercials for it late night on showtime and BET with those girls gone wild ads.
Article about it to show I'm not crazy. It's not pornographic just a news release/article but still put it in spoilers
Is there any known way to prevent the "pink panty syndrome" like using an armour all protectant spray? It says it protects plastic rubber and such from uv rays. Aside ofcourse the fact that we need to display it away from direct sunlight
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There is a load of theory but nothing confirmed. The best thing is climate control to be honest. Heat and light can both start or accelerate the fade issues. Cool low light and dry is the best defense. Unfortunately ups and usps and container ships are not usually climate controlled so it can start before you even receive the figure due to heat in transit. There's no sure fire way really. Unfortunately. I've been lucky and only had a set of hands on one figure turn and it happened before I got them. And I have multiples of the mk6 and 4 mk3 original so it's partly luck and the rest is the way I store them. I have not used any protection on mine but others have and say it worked for them.
But it's also not a massive widespread problem either. 10-15% of the entire production run have it happen. It's not the smallest number but it's not a huge percent either.
But it's also not a massive widespread problem either. 10-15% of the entire production run have it happen. It's not the smallest number but it's not a huge percent either.
Good to know that ateast it is not really widespread as in all are affected , atleast my new house is now very much climate controlled. Hoping and crossing my fingers that when if this arrives it wont suffer the same problem . I missed almost all old figures so this is a very welcome news for me and i really wont mind double dipping with diecast if when it comes, am just a wee bit impatient when it comes to things i like.
Anyway thanks for replying maybe ill just apply a very very thin coat of armor all once it arrives then leave it at that.
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Its not light, fading has happened on pieces that have been kept in boxes
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You know it only just occurred to me the similarity of the handle Darth Snoopy, and Snoop Dog's stage name.. that was completely unintentional
He was just the first rapper with that style of of lyric and music video that came into my head... Apologies if there was any confusion.
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It's an image of 303 Aerospace Protectant
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There's not a lot of scientific discussion online about Armorall, but there is a lot of anecdotal chat from auto and marine restorers that the product can badly dry out materials it claims to protect. It could be all nonsense (Armorall claims its misinformation spread by competitors)... but on the other hand many auto and marine restorers swear by the 303, so it'd seem the better choice. I think it was TheBatmanProfessor who first told me about 303, he started using it on his OC Batman suit and recommended it.
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I work for most of the national museums in Canada designing exhibits -- a big part of this is designing solutions to house and store artifacts. I'll say right off the bat that treating rubber with a protective solution is, in my opinion, not a great idea. It will be at best temporary, at worst destructive, and will never solve the root problem. As stated before light, temperature, and humidity are your biggest enemies -- but all can be easily addressed. The fist two are self explanatory -- keep your figures in a controlled climate, away from direct sunlight, and use low heat emitting diodes for all your direct lighting.
The third, humidity, is a bit more tricky and there is only one solution: Silica. Here is a good resource on the subject for anyone who is interested:
www.musecc.com/silica-gel
It is really the only solution, weather it be a museum or your home collection. Unlike cars and boats, figures are stored primarily in contained environments and require a different solution for long term preservation.
The third, humidity, is a bit more tricky and there is only one solution: Silica. Here is a good resource on the subject for anyone who is interested:
www.musecc.com/silica-gel
It is really the only solution, weather it be a museum or your home collection. Unlike cars and boats, figures are stored primarily in contained environments and require a different solution for long term preservation.
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And if you had him in museum quality Silica housing you'd never have to treat him!
I'm totally joking, there are exceptions to every rule and I am not suggesting that everyone need be as **** as me when it comes to housing your figures. But how can I not?! It's my job!
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And if you had him in museum quality Silica housing you'd never have to treat him!
I'm totally joking, there are exceptions to every rule and I am not suggesting that everyone need be as **** as me when it comes to housing your figures. But how can I not?! It's my job!
I also don't treat my stuff. I have heard what you said from multiple curators over the years in regard to my us civil war antique collection(it's been loaned out to multiple museums over the years)
From what I was told and seen myself, Even if a product doesn't cause problems from using it they will all speed deterioration if you stop. And since most of the companies will eventually either go out of business or switch formulas it's a risk I have not taken. And I've got plenty of years old figures.
But there is no consensus in any relevant field (collecting) that proves or disprove any of this. It's all about what you are willing to risk and do and are comfortable with. Best things to do are control the climate and keep them clean...outside of that it's all about what you are willing to risk or try.
