red color coming of Captain Americas shield

[erik352]

The paint leak on the shield, could it be from the heat? I once had a japanese action figure that has metallic paint on pvc plastic....since I used to live on a humid country, I notice one day while holding my figure, the paint was going to my hand!!!!

 

[Wor-Gar]

electroplated? that must mean something different in China.

 

[krieg-der-sterne]

well,i send HT a mail ,complaining about the shield discolouring,and asked for a replacement.i got an answer from hot toys,and they said that i had to send them a copy of the sales receipt from my seller in order for my claims to be dealt with. i keep you posted!

 

[Ramatuelle]

would applying a clear coat (like testors or tamiya) help prevent the flaking? I just noticed the edge of mine has 2 spots that have flaked off

I was just wondering if some red Tamiya clear would solve the problem, too. Worth a shot anyways....

 

[krieg-der-sterne]

I was just wondering if some red Tamiya clear would solve the problem, too. Worth a shot anyways....

was thinking the same thing

 

[Natrix]

I was just wondering if some red Tamiya clear would solve the problem, too. Worth a shot anyways....

Used it on small chips on the side of the shield chips but it will be hard to use on the face of the shield.

 

[madcy23]

This happened to me too. I had it no longer than 2 weeks. I spent a little time posing Cap when I first got him and then put him on the shelf. About 2 weeks later I find this. You can see the paint cracking and lifting. Contacted Sideshow and sent them some picks and they sent me a new one.

 

[krieg-der-sterne]

electroplated? that must mean something different in China.

electrocution??

 

[Hirogen]

Geez, I have to check my Cap when I get home.

 

[The Ween]

Looks like the paint isn't sticking to the shield. I'll have to ask my brother about mine since he's a model builder.

 

[The Ween]

If worse comes to worst, you could always make a battle damaged shield out of it.

 

[Ursus3978]

Fortunately my Cap's shield hasn't lost any paint. However, I have been extremely careful and still managed to get tiny scratches all over it. The scratches aren't real noticeable unless I take a picture with the flash.

Mine is like that too.
I fear it's a prelude to the paint chipping.

Damn.
I really like this figure, but I've already had the zipper on the back of the shirt break off and now I'm worried about this stuff w/the shield.

 

[The Side of the Show]

I'm worried as well

 

[sauerstuff]

Mine is like that too.
I fear it's a prelude to the paint chipping.

Damn.
I really like this figure, but I've already had the zipper on the back of the shirt break off and now I'm worried about this stuff w/the shield.

Yes, unfortunately it's a prelude to that.
Mine was exactly like that and then the painting faded.

 

[hunterelf]

you guys should of spray painted it dull when you got it.
these chrome paint gets oxidized quite easily.

 

[krieg-der-sterne]

you guys should of spray painted it dull when you got it.
these chrome paint gets oxidized quite easily.

oh,that advice is a little late.isnt it?

 

[taylerdurdem]

Fortunately my Cap's shield hasn't lost any paint. However, I have been extremely careful and still managed to get tiny scratches all over it. The scratches aren't real noticeable unless I take a picture with the flash.

i have the same problem

 

[Voorhees27]

I just noticed this thread/issue I'll be checking mine all the time now. Friggin HT's

 

[SixthScaleEdward]

you guys should of spray painted it dull when you got it.
these chrome paint gets oxidized quite easily.

Noted

This issue is nuts

 

[Kamandi]

I have a Hastings not far from here and with a CA on the shelf. I've been seriously tempted.

To the people experiencing issues - how often are you re-posing and making adjustments?