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#[http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2011/04/04/diy-figure-repairs-part-3-scuffed-paint/ Scuffed paint] | #[http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2011/04/04/diy-figure-repairs-part-3-scuffed-paint/ Scuffed paint] | ||
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#[http://radiantdreamer.net/broken-pegs-and-how-to-fix-them-the-rise-of-rize/ Broken base pegs] | #[http://radiantdreamer.net/broken-pegs-and-how-to-fix-them-the-rise-of-rize/ Broken base pegs] | ||
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Revision as of 15:34, 22 January 2016
Contents
[hide]Shelves
IKEA, cept not in the USA (no good ones). Oh well. DETOLF is a popular display. The BILLY bookcase with Morebo glass doors is an alternative.
If you want cheaper alternatives you can get a DIY bookshelf from Walmart or wall mounted shelves, be aware dust will collect faster with either of them.
LED lights might be interesting too:
Once you have sufficient shelving space to display your collection, it may be worthwhile looking into acquiring some risers, for better/more compact display. There’s a decent blog article on MFC about them, which you can find here.
Cleaning
Dust on your figures?
- Get a microfiber cloth
- Wipe
- Done
An alternative method is to dust carefully with a very soft brush, e.g. a makeup brush. Using compressed/canned air is another option.
You can also wash them with running water if they’re too dirty, just don’t so too often. Hot water can soften plastic and lead to deformation if you’re not careful. Never use cleaning chemicals other than soap, it might damage the paint or the figure itself.
Small stains can be removed by rubbing it with an eraser, be careful to only use it in the stain or you may end taking some of the paint of the figure instead.
Boxes
A commonly asked question is “What do you do with your figure boxes?” or something to that effect.
The general consensus to this question is to keep the boxes. For a few reasons, 1.) It maintains figure value. This will come in handy if you ever sell your figures 2.) More importantly, it is the best option you have when storing your figures in the event that you move. 3.) Some people view the box as a part of the product itself due to its quality, so throwing the box away is equivalent to throwing an accessory away.
Figure repair
Do-It-Yourself:
