Hi all, this is my first post (and my 9th Mego).
I've slowly collected the 8" and 12" superheroes over the years as I could find them or afford them. Well, I finally got my hands on that elusive Supergirl. I bought it from a family that said it belonged to their aunt. Anyway, it appears to have been opened in the 70s and stuck on a shelf and never been touched....the only thing missing is the emblem. The real problem is it looks like she blew smoke on it for 30 years - although it doesn't smell like smoke. I'm happy to have it and the hair is beautiful - still has the plastic band. The suit is stained, but I'm hoping that will come out with Oxy Clean. Should I use warm or cold water and how long do i soak it? Anybody has luck with nicotine stains?
BUT, the MAIN problem is her beautiful hair. It has the perfect original, untouched curl, but is a reddish, strawberry blonde color. Are there other Mego Supergirls where the hair has darkened over time or is it stained too? Is there anything I can do? I don't want to take any chances ruining any part of this lovely thing that I have coveted since I was a child. Can I dip her head in Oxy Clean safely? I just don't really know where to start and thought I'd ask the experts.
I've slowly collected the 8" and 12" superheroes over the years as I could find them or afford them. Well, I finally got my hands on that elusive Supergirl. I bought it from a family that said it belonged to their aunt. Anyway, it appears to have been opened in the 70s and stuck on a shelf and never been touched....the only thing missing is the emblem. The real problem is it looks like she blew smoke on it for 30 years - although it doesn't smell like smoke. I'm happy to have it and the hair is beautiful - still has the plastic band. The suit is stained, but I'm hoping that will come out with Oxy Clean. Should I use warm or cold water and how long do i soak it? Anybody has luck with nicotine stains?
BUT, the MAIN problem is her beautiful hair. It has the perfect original, untouched curl, but is a reddish, strawberry blonde color. Are there other Mego Supergirls where the hair has darkened over time or is it stained too? Is there anything I can do? I don't want to take any chances ruining any part of this lovely thing that I have coveted since I was a child. Can I dip her head in Oxy Clean safely? I just don't really know where to start and thought I'd ask the experts.
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