Is there any way to remove the black stains from the new Mego heads? The black material on the Trek and Kiss figures is leaving stains on the heads and arms of those figures. It won't wipe off, but is their something that will draw it out of the plastic?
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Its dye from the clothes? Possibly Benzoyl Peroxide zit cream. Its used on dolls and GI Joes for old stains like that. You have to wrap it in plastic and let it sit for a while. The trick is to keep the BP from drying out on the figure.You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks -
ugh, maybe the production on these figures. sorry to hear.Cornelius POTA sigpic MEGO of the Planet Of The Apes :ape:
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This is the best stuff I've ever used on GiJoes to remove stains, ink etc... I'm sure it will probably work on these as well.
http://www.twinpines.com/remove-zitComment
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Hate to inform your newfound Mego bashing, but its a pretty common thing along all toylines with cloth goods today. Factories don't prewash fabrics anymore so there is usually bleed on them, happened to some Venture bros I have and Twilight Zone.Last edited by thunderbolt; Dec 25, '18, 2:02 PM.You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie BanksComment
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Yes, and quite common on GI Joes within the last 20 years. Certainly not limited to Mego.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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I think the dye should be washed out of toy clothing, because it's not something you want absorbing through your skin. The chemicals really should be removed before children get them. Just like clothing should be washed before you wear it when it's new.Comment
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I think that's a good idea. I always prewash my new clothing, towels, and linens.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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Cornelius POTA sigpic MEGO of the Planet Of The Apes :ape:
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How should one go about washing Mego black fabrics? I’m sure the Star Trek pants could hold up if I put them in a mesh pouch, but what about the Kiss figures costumes? Also what would be advisable settings, temperature and detergents used? Air dry or dryer? Fabric Softener?Comment
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I would not try to wash the Kiss outfits, or the Romulan outfit, or the Trek shirts. I would be very worried about the black bleeding and staining the other fabrics. Or the Demon wings fraying and the chains coming off.Comment
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Of course I'm talking vintage stuff so not an apples to apples comparison for sure.
Personally I'd never put any Mego outfit in a washing machine no matter how well it was protected.I've come here to chew bubblegum & kick ***. And I'm all out of bubblegum
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