Is ironing Mego clothes a good idea?

[galaxyexplorer42]

I have a few orig Mego figs that have some wrinkly cloths. I'm thinking that if I iron them, they'd look a lot nicer. Since they're original figs, I figured I'd ask here if anyone has tried this, and whether or not it's a good idear...

[PNGwynne]

Be very careful--most Mego clothing is synthetic polyester knit or nylon and is sensitive to heat. It melts/scorches easily.

Some of the "civilian clothing" is cotton, which is more heat tolerant.

Use an iron on med-low heat. ALWAYS use a pressing-cloth over the clothing--an old handkerchief works well. Dampen the hanky slightly and the steam from it will do most of the work in pressing out wrinkles.

I also use a towel underneath as a block, when I iron suits

[galaxyexplorer42]

Excellent! Thanks a bundle PN! I have a brown suit Zira, & her top is a little wrinkly. My Olive Zira is near mint, & looks soo much better. I want the rarer variant to look as nice. Also, my Virdon vest is wrinkly too... I'll probably practice on the Virdon vest before I try the rare suit Zira.

[PNGwynne]

Those are all cotton I think, including the burlap vest-- except for the pleather (bonded vinyl) trim on Zira's top.

You can also try ironing the front flap of her top from the wrong side (inside).

[galaxyexplorer42]

"Ironing from the inside"... Yet another great idea. I'll turn the piece over, so as not to touch the pleather, and put a moist handkerchief between the cloth & the low temp iron. Thanks again!