Great video! I spray the 303 on my figure's pleather parts until they are SOAKED, then brush off any excess with a soft paint brush. So don't be afraid to lay the 303 on heavy :)
this video was really helpful. I live in lower Michigan, where the weather is all over the place regardless of the season. I have a Hot Toys Jango Fett that utilizes lots of leather, and this product has been really helpful as I bought it during the winter and it's stayed in fantastic shape since.
Great video Optical. I would also add that it’s important when buying these figures that have the pleather second hand, make sure to ask the seller are there any signs of flanking or cracking.
I just bought a mezco Judge Dredd that’s about 6-8 years old. I just opened it from the box and upon inspection I realized some peeling. I will try this product.
I recently got around to opening mine up. On of them, the pleather coat was sticky and felt a little stiff. It probably need to breath but it has been sealed for about 10 years. There is no cracking or peeling. Question - will this help remove the sticky feeling ?
I have sold a lot of my Hot Toys collection because of the shabby faux material they use.including this Crow figure. I just did not want to deal with the flaking and deterioration. I think the question is considering what they charge for Hot Toys , can't they use real thin leather or something better besides this crappy material? Just not acceptable.
Thinking about buying this for my Vader’s and all the Jedi boots. Have you had any issues yet/still recommend? I’ve heard about this on sideshow freaks where they also mention to avoid contact w fabric. Pleather only.
Thank you. I just notice my hot toys Darth Vader is beginning to disintegrate, I will try this. I'm actually quite surprised there aren't any preservation tips out there, this is the first video I've found.
Would it also be wise to handle this particular figure in general with gloves on to protect it from the oils from the hands? Isn’t that damaging as well? I heard the material on this figure is terrible.
Hello Optical! I don't know if you'll answer this but I figured I'd try anyway. I just recently got a Re5 Hot Toys Wesker. His pants and coat seem in pretty good condition with only small tiny black dots being left on my hands after handling. When I took off the jacket I found that his shirt underneath had a tiny bit of cracking and a little bit of flaking in the armpit under the shoulder. The flaking doesn't look bad to me and I feel like this can be recovered from but I have no idea how to go about this. Do you have any idea what I should do or if anything can be done? I'd prefer to keep all of it intact and not peal a massive amount off just because of one shoulder especially since it has a pattern and would look kind of silly to not have one.
Try to find an answer on Hot toys forums. Optical made this specific video 2 years ago and he might not even remember making this video. Good luck finding answers!
Thanks for sharing, how are the figures of your friends in the Philippines? I myself is a Pinoy which will be back for good to Philippines soon and will be bringing with me my Hot Toys figures so kind of scared for those with pleather on it :(
Hi, just found this video. I’m thinking of buying the Sideshow Crow that just came out and I’m scared this will happen, but then again I don’t know what the material of the jacket and pants are. Do you think it would be a good idea to use this anyway just for safe measures?
second question my fellow Illinois resident, I literally saw the most terrifying hots collector video of all: A diecast iron man figure from civil war with its red paint flaking. Now that we now how to perserve pleather, what about diecast painted figures Optical 20? Thanks, The dude from Peoria.
In model cars made of metal they sometimes get diecast cancer. Paint also deforms and flakes over time. I can't remember the exact reason, but I think it was how it's prepped before paint is applied. A model maker has suggested keeping them out of direct sunlight that can fade or damage any paint as an additional precaution.
My crow Is f gone. His pants are falling apart but my own fault I never knew about this. I'm in fl but it's in the dark in the cold as all the time and I'm gonna get this for now on for the rest of my figures. Looked this up snd this I'd 19 st walmart. Damn things went up
Hello, I'm a first time toy collector. I have a question? What about current Hot Toys like HOT TOYS BATMAN ARKHAM KNIGHT BATMAN FUTURA KNIGHT VERSION COLLECTIBLE FIGURE 1/6TH SCALE and MEDICOM 1/6 PROJECT BM! #30 KANEDA SHOUTAROU. I just bought them this year and I was planning preserve them for future investment. Should I unbox them or not, I'm a bit worried they might flake in the near future base on what I saw on this video. What's your professional advice for this?
unbox them, enjoy them. If they are going to flake, they will regardless if they are in the box or not. With Batman I doubt it since he is mostly rubber. Your biggest enemy is posing them. As far as investment. I am sorry to tell you but hot toys tends to re issue therefore removing any value for investment potential.
I just remade it in real leather. Thankfully I took sewing class back in the day!
I lived in Chicago for 41 years! And yes it does gets very humid in the summers! I use that same product on my figures pleather.
Great video! I spray the 303 on my figure's pleather parts until they are SOAKED, then brush off any excess with a soft paint brush. So don't be afraid to lay the 303 on heavy :)
Agreed with post below. Thanks Optical 20 for this video . Grateful!
Omg i was literally wishing someone would make a video about this 3 days ago... thank you!
Nice video, I can also stand by this product. The wipes work really well on their Alien figures too.
this video was really helpful. I live in lower Michigan, where the weather is all over the place regardless of the season. I have a Hot Toys Jango Fett that utilizes lots of leather, and this product has been really helpful as I bought it during the winter and it's stayed in fantastic shape since.
Glad you find this informative. Humidity is the worse when it comes to hot toys pleather.
Great video Optical. I would also add that it’s important when buying these figures that have the pleather second hand, make sure to ask the seller are there any signs of flanking or cracking.
Thanks Negan, that is an excellent point. When the flaking starts typically it just rolls off too
I just bought a mezco Judge Dredd that’s about 6-8 years old. I just opened it from the box and upon inspection I realized some peeling. I will try this product.
Yes, works great.
From what some other people have said I use 303 aerospace. It’s probably basically the same as the leather 303
I live in the UK and I've never had any flaking issues...YET...
I don't use any products on my figures at all,but I think I'll start using this.
As do I, only thing that’s flaking is soap studios green arrow figure
Great. Me too but I figured I’d rather be safe than sorry.
optical20 always the way to be
thanks for this vid. I'm anxious to buy the scarlet witch HT figure because of the humidity here in PH
I get you. We didn’t have A/C when I lived there so that might be a nightmare for hot toys.
Just bought myself a first hot toy figure, dx06 Sparrow and boy there is a lot of flaking on those belts
I recently got around to opening mine up. On of them, the pleather coat was sticky and felt a little stiff. It probably need to breath but it has been sealed for about 10 years. There is no cracking or peeling. Question - will this help remove the sticky feeling ?
Just got mine
I have sold a lot of my Hot Toys collection because of the shabby faux material they use.including this Crow figure. I just did not want to deal with the flaking and deterioration. I think the question is considering what they charge for Hot Toys , can't they use real thin leather or something better besides this crappy material? Just not acceptable.
Real leather is thick and not suitable for small figure. Pleather is nice for hot Toys but sadly also not durable.
Have you used this with spideman hot toys figures? :) i just got leather 303 but have not used them yet 😁 hope you will reply :)
Great video. Just a question, would I be able to use a small paint brush as well to apply the product insteadof a cloth? Thanks 🙂
absolutely
Nice vid. I see lots of ppl taking about 303 protectant instead (white/blue one). Have you ever tried it?
I also use 303 on the vid but not the white blue one.
Thinking about buying this for my Vader’s and all the Jedi boots. Have you had any issues yet/still recommend?
I’ve heard about this on sideshow freaks where they also mention to avoid contact w fabric. Pleather only.
no issues so far, I still use it on my pleather hot toys every few months.
Thank you. I just notice my hot toys Darth Vader is beginning to disintegrate, I will try this.
I'm actually quite surprised there aren't any preservation tips out there, this is the first video I've found.
Glad to help. Yeah it depends on where you live. Mighht as well be proactive
Would it also be wise to handle this particular figure in general with gloves on to protect it from the oils from the hands? Isn’t that damaging as well? I heard the material on this figure is terrible.
that wouldn't hurt.
Hello Optical! I don't know if you'll answer this but I figured I'd try anyway. I just recently got a Re5 Hot Toys Wesker. His pants and coat seem in pretty good condition with only small tiny black dots being left on my hands after handling. When I took off the jacket I found that his shirt underneath had a tiny bit of cracking and a little bit of flaking in the armpit under the shoulder. The flaking doesn't look bad to me and I feel like this can be recovered from but I have no idea how to go about this. Do you have any idea what I should do or if anything can be done? I'd prefer to keep all of it intact and not peal a massive amount off just because of one shoulder especially since it has a pattern and would look kind of silly to not have one.
Try to find an answer on Hot toys forums. Optical made this specific video 2 years ago and he might not even remember making this video. Good luck finding answers!
@@LightDontShinee I've checked everywhere. I'm just using 2 types I had around the house. No one was helpful. 🤷♀️
Thanks for sharing, how are the figures of your friends in the Philippines? I myself is a Pinoy which will be back for good to Philippines soon and will be bringing with me my Hot Toys figures so kind of scared for those with pleather on it :(
I purchased this 303 product for 30 euros on ebay and not 9 dollars :) Hope at least it works. Thanks
Hi, just found this video. I’m thinking of buying the Sideshow Crow that just came out and I’m scared this will happen, but then again I don’t know what the material of the jacket and pants are. Do you think it would be a good idea to use this anyway just for safe measures?
Definitely. Just be on the safe side
Hi there. 2023 and has this method prevent flaking? My dx15 new in box already has signs of flaking and I stored in AC room
Mine doenst have one yet. I am in chicago where it is not humid at all though
What kind of cloth you recommend wiping the 303 leather conditioner with?
I use microfiber
What cloth did you use to wipe the figure with? I can’t find a microfiber cloth that is so tiny
The one that came with sunglasses/ eye glass/ photography cleaning kit
second question my fellow Illinois resident,
I literally saw the most terrifying hots collector video of all:
A diecast iron man figure from civil war with its red paint flaking.
Now that we now how to perserve pleather, what about diecast painted figures Optical 20?
Thanks,
The dude from Peoria.
hot toys*
That only happens in plastic Iron man not diecast so you should be safe!
@@optical20 for plastic what's the best solution for that?
In model cars made of metal they sometimes get diecast cancer. Paint also deforms and flakes over time. I can't remember the exact reason, but I think it was how it's prepped before paint is applied. A model maker has suggested keeping them out of direct sunlight that can fade or damage any paint as an additional precaution.
My crow Is f gone. His pants are falling apart but my own fault I never knew about this. I'm in fl but it's in the dark in the cold as all the time and I'm gonna get this for now on for the rest of my figures. Looked this up snd this I'd 19 st walmart. Damn things went up
I wish I knew this for my t800
Same!!
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully this video get to help future collectors.
Hello, I'm a first time toy collector. I have a question? What about current Hot Toys like HOT TOYS BATMAN ARKHAM KNIGHT BATMAN FUTURA KNIGHT VERSION COLLECTIBLE FIGURE 1/6TH SCALE and MEDICOM 1/6 PROJECT BM! #30 KANEDA SHOUTAROU. I just bought them this year and I was planning preserve them for future investment. Should I unbox them or not, I'm a bit worried they might flake in the near future base on what I saw on this video. What's your professional advice for this?
unbox them, enjoy them. If they are going to flake, they will regardless if they are in the box or not. With Batman I doubt it since he is mostly rubber. Your biggest enemy is posing them. As far as investment. I am sorry to tell you but hot toys tends to re issue therefore removing any value for investment potential.
@@optical20 Sure and Thanks for the advice.
is this product good for Mezco or Hot toys?
if not can you recommend other solutions or products?
same way as long as it is pleather.
Hello. How much do you spray on the cloth? I'm worried if I use them too much
Just a little bit,
@@optical20 i see. Thanks
Can you youse this on pleather
yes you could.
should I use this method on hot toys wonder woman skin？
I wouldn’t advise that. Totally diff material
@@optical20 so how should I maintain the skin material？
why does your voice sound like ur gargling water and talking.
That’s how sexy sounds like
@@optical20 lmfao
What if its already flaking? 🥲
Just take it all off and repaint it.
Nice video, I can also stand by this product. The wipes work really well on their Alien figures too.
Thank you.