[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Mobiusgear1

What type of precautions would you suggest? This topic is still bugging me.

My apologies, I didn’t see this quote until now. Honestly, I’m unsure if I have a good answer to your question. Your question is more generalized, while my response was/is based on my specific experience with low grade plastics often found in counterfit toys. I think, barring some massive collection (not unusual given the website we’re on), that you’ll be ok with toys modestly displayed around your home.

Years ago, I purchased several KO Tamashii Nation effects that were in colors not offered by the manufacturer. They were cool but stunk to high heaven and they had a tacky residue that you could appreciably feel on your fingertips after manipulating them. Learning about some of the threats that I mentioned above and having other toy collectors ask me about the KOs after posting photos, I became a bit more leery. I thought about leaving them out, but I considered that direct sunlight and heat might also exacerbate the problem causing the plastic to ‘gas’ even further. So, I bagged them all up and placed the KO’s in a small metal garbage can (with lid) and sat it down in the furnace room.

After a few years hiatus in taking photos, I’ve returned to the hobby and recently re-opened the bag to use a couple of the effects. The plastic seems to be inert now (more or less) with it stinking far less and the residue being less noticeable. So, yeah, I’m pretty sure bagging all of your toys away for 3 years isn’t a feasible solution, but at least try to air them out and definitely avoid sketchy KO’s. Before I settle into heavy use of the KO’s again, I’ll likely leave them out in the garage for a day or two as a precaution.