Tips for the care and handling of 1/6 scale collector figures

[Bathead]

I'm new to the collecting of these mixed media large figures. I just recently got the DCD 13" classic comics Joker and Batman and it seems to me these are gonna take a bit more care than the typical all plastic figure, and since these babies can get quite expensive, I was wondering anyone had care and handling tips either specific to a particular figure (like if the hands on my comics Joker are removable, and how I can do that without damage) or for figures in general.
To start it off , I would suggest not eating before and during the handling to avoid staining the clothing. Might be a good idea to wash your hands before handling, too. Any more?

 

[Bathead]

Bump.
Anyone?

 

[SpiderHulkThing]

I wouldn't put your displays near windows as some figures may experience fading due to sun exposure.

 

[Bathead]

Any tips on washing/cleaning the clothing should they get dirty?

 

[SpiderHulkThing]

I don't know bud. I don't really get figures with any type of cloth material. So depending on the material, maybe you could use a Tide stick or something if you really needed too.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

If anything I'd say handwash any if the fabric goods with minimal soap and let it air dry to minimize shrinking. I only have 2 1/6 scale figs, one is a Sideshow Scarface and the other a DC Direct Batman (non-movie version). I've left them MOC for now so I couldn't tell you from experience but if/when I open them and they'd get dirty I'd more than likely do what I said. Hope it helps

 

[spideyboy_1111]

Any tips on washing/cleaning the clothing should they get dirty?

if i was willing to shell out money on these figs... it'd be 2 simple rules for me, and nothing could break them... BOX, or GLASS CASE ONLY!, it's the only way to guarantee perfection, and dirt and dust free

 

[Bathead]

Yah, I must say, generally I'm a break-it-out-of-the-box-and-put-it-on-display kinda guy, but I'm being real careful with these. Right now, they're in their boxes and I have only had them on display for a short time. I do want to display them again, but I do admit I'm a little more nervous about it than I am with my cheaper figures.

 

[Roughneck]

Yeah Like Spidey said......I woudl highly recomend an enclosed glass display case.....that way there'll be a hell of a lot less dust.....like virtually none.

even for all my 1/12 scale stuff the dust get's to be a pain......then again I am a bit of a slob and also have two dogs running around my place.......more dust then a common home.


So yeah, glass case or even a plastic fishtank type thing.....Mcfarlane toys used to make em....not sure what size though....

here's one...it's a smaller one but I know they do make some for the 1/6 scale....it's the shure fire way to ensure a damage free fig

or if you want them all displayed together........I dunno, any enclosed glass case....the one with the best nicest to cheapest ratio that I know of is the Detolf from Ikea.....it's not 100 pervent sealed but it does the trick....

 

[Bathead]

Sounds expensive. But, then again, so are the figs! Something to think about.

 

[spideyboy_1111]

ikeas glass cases run like $60+ it's there pretty cheap and really worth the money

 

[cityheart]

wow, your display is so cool.