Been so busy - no time for bricking!
Don't like Chima. Can pass.
Thanks for the info - but not heading to Ikano. Was there on Friday. Plan to redeem some Bonuslink points for Parkson vouchers. Think can get about RM 110 worth. Thinking what to buy. Have a few sets in mind, may go and look-see at Parkson.
OT: been busy setting up my Detolf cabinets for my Hot Toys. Finally done! Taking out figures, inspecting and posing also for display also hard work. Learnt some valuable lessons as well.
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Those who plan to start or getting poisoned (you know who you are!), please take heed. Heartbreaking that I found 2 of my figures with damage. Both figures with fake "leather" materials - Hot Toys Terminator Salvation John Connor and Sideshow Aragorn.
If you have a weak heart, do not open!
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When I tried to adjust the pouches, rubbed it against the jacket and started peeling!

When I bent the elbow for posing - started to crack, peel and flake like pastry!

Poor Christian Bale, no wonder he flipped out on the set of Terminator Salvation - not only people on set distracting him but the costume department gave him crappy jackets!


Guess I'll just suck it in and assume that its the "weathered" version. Leather jackets after Apocalyptic wars can't look all shiny and pristine. They have to look worn and tattered.
I think my decision to slowly move away from Hot Toys is a good one. What's the worst that could happen to our LEGO - yellowing white bricks? Some minor dents and scratches?
Someone mentioned something in the XL forum - our toys need to be opened and displayed. They need to "breathe". I'm starting to believe it. These were kept in boxes, away from direct sunlight yet damage could happen. I have another figure with the fake leather - Bane. I guess I'll remove the jacket and just display it or leave it in the open.
Lucky nothing happened to my figures with rubber suits. And yes, I have alot of rubbers.
Some of my accessories already starting to get sticky - such as the goggles for my SWAT figure.
Our climate really not suitable for these figures. Ubah!

obviously the jacket is made by PU not leather, PU lifespan normally around 2 years, no matter you place it inside box or display it the PU still peel off (under any weather)