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| Author: | MelancholyChild [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Securing Toys |
I have a few toys, who's balance leave a lot to be desired. I wondered what you all used to help secure wobbly toys in place, if anything? I'm a collector of PEZ & have experienced the 'domino' affect more times then I'd like to admit & I worry when my toy collection gets bigger, it might suffer from the same problem. One little bump & everything will topple, all because one unbalanced toy stumbled. The only thing I have kicking around at home is blu-tac & I worry it may damage my toys. I've had someone suggest Museum Gel, but I've only been able to find crystal/glass suitable gel. Any thoughts? |
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| Author: | leili [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Securing Toys |
I haven't had this problem so far, been lucky I guess. Assuming they are vinyl, I've seen mention of people using a hair dryer and heating the feet/legs and straightening them to stand up. You can run cold water over it for a 10-20 seconds after or put it in the freezer for the same amount of time I believe? There are a few posts about this here and there about this, just can't recall where.. Searching "hair dryer" might help! |
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| Author: | MelancholyChild [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Securing Toys |
The particular toys I'm having issues with, the legs are very straight, but they have tiny feet & HUGE heads, so they can stand, but a tiny bump & they topple. The QiQi toys by Creo Design x Ziqi. You can see the bits of blu-tac I'm currently using(for the bottom 3), hoping to find a more permanate solution. 
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| Author: | The Moog [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Securing Toys |
^^ Yep, Blu-tac . . . works a treat. I've never had an issue with it ruining the toy. Most undersides of feet are unpainted and the Blu-tac doesn't affect the vinyl as far as i've seen. Use a smaller amount and put it at the back of the foot so it won't be seen from the front when displayed. The only other alternative i can think of is to display the wobbly toy leaning against a sturdy one. |
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| Author: | BloodDrinker6969 [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Securing Toys |
There's some putty stuff you can get, like Home Depot and Target have it I think. Can't remember the name. Doesn't solidify. Doesn't screw up paint or vinyl. Holds them in place fine. I use it on my Medicom VCD figures who have some serious gangsta lean issues. |
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| Author: | Hip hop robot y'all [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Securing Toys |
I agree with 'sticky tack" Frog tape 3m makes these little clear squares that are similiar to sticky tack. Now I just use some of my wife's sculpt. A ear or a hand. Sculptee I have opens toys to pour BB's in to the feet to weigh them down. We are using a ollie for a mask I'm making for a Halloween show. I'm just using ollie, it is not for ollie!!!!! Just being clear!!! We weighed him down using penny's. I believe sticky tacks my favorite of all. You use a very small amount!!! |
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| Author: | smurph [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Securing Toys |
Museum Gel all the way. Buy the kind the author of this thread used, it's easily found on Amazon or eBay. Your collection will stand proud with no worries  viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20897&p=276679&hilit=miracle+museum#p276679 This stuff is truly amazing. Enjoy |
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| Author: | MelancholyChild [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Securing Toys |
Fantastic, thanx everyone 
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