This is the kind of troubleshooting and educational content every collector needs to see.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Thank you friend!
@the_blue_dragon_bd2 ай бұрын
There Is a KZbinr I watch who fixes 1:6 scale figures with fake leather, he removes the fake leather then he rubs shoe polish into it till it's glossy which is the best option unless you just want it to just be fabric instead which looks fine on some designs
@KeCoCollects2 ай бұрын
Interesting!
@Marc-w1f5xАй бұрын
I just tried the black shoe polish method on a 7 year old Vader undersuit that was peeling. First you remove ALL the pleather just by rubbing with your fingers then apply the shoe polish. It looks acceptable and more leather like than just leaving the naked fabric. Do not try to make spot repairs with acrylic paint on flaking areas...it doesn't work and makes everything worse.
@GoliathAngelusАй бұрын
I have seen it, He even made belts from real leather
@inworcester8 ай бұрын
Great info and video Keco. Definitely would like to see you tackle the Red Skull’s jacket repair.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Use this comment as the "vote" button lol
@KittyPryde08 ай бұрын
My favourite influencer with another video. Thankfully I’m from the U.K. and we get about 2 weeks of warm weather here a year
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Favorite??? Many thanks 🙏🏻
@chrislim56438 ай бұрын
I’m going to say something that sounds fatalistic but 303 doesn’t help faux leather nor does applying acrylic sealant. I applied 303 onto HT Deadpool version 1 and the Batfleck figures a few times. Didn’t stop the peeling. If you are applying acrylic sealant, once you put the coat back on your figure, do not remove it because it will still peel. Also make sure the armpits do not stick to each other otherwise, you could actually peel the pleather when trying to pull the arms apart. 303 worked very well on the dome of the ED-203 though. So I would say it works very well in preserving rubber. The best solution is to keep your collection of characters that come in pleather clothing to a minimum until the industry changes its practices and if you do get them, accept the fact that they will spoil in time.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
You may be right , and it seems you have more in hand experience which I appreciate you sharing. The one constant apparently is it being situational - fingers crossed 🤞🏻
@reinaldorodriguez73148 ай бұрын
Really appreciate the information, very helpful thank you 😊
@vincentchiriaco76378 ай бұрын
All pleather peels. Just don’t make products with it anymore. Period.
@sirmustardofhousemayonnais99078 ай бұрын
303 is not good for your health
@Slam_duncan033 ай бұрын
@@vincentchiriaco7637they are so fucking over reliant on it because they are too lazy to do other ways to simulate the look of leather.
@marcakins33738 ай бұрын
What the flake!?!? That is some serious flaking on the Red Skull jacket…this is not cool…love this and keep going!!! I need more of these issues addressed, SERIOUSLY!!!!😂😂😂
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Coming right up!
@eddyrodriguez9738 ай бұрын
Always a good day when I get an alert from 1 of my favorite YT channels. Hope you're having a great Sunday Keco.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Even better now that you've watched!
@ShinyShinyIsAlwaysBeingSerious8 ай бұрын
Pleather just sucks it's the scourge of 1/6 collecting lol. We already overpay for these things and somehow tiny third party companies can afford to give us real leather for Terminator and Blade figures yet Hot Toys and InArt can't be bothered, with the former doing it on purpose to justify future re-releases. Makes me not like these companies honestly haha.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
It is curious on motivations isn't it lol
@LuxMorgano8 ай бұрын
Agreed with you.
@GoliathAngelusАй бұрын
I have seen a restoration of a coat from Helboy and Darth Vader. It was flaking horrible. This guy from Japan took it all off and washed it After drying, he treats it with shoe polish . In the end, it looked like leather
@KeCoCollectsАй бұрын
Interesting!
@dadinduldul4 күн бұрын
Great video! Less stressed
@KeCoCollects4 күн бұрын
Good!
@JC-tt9sq8 ай бұрын
Hello I had the Hasbro zuckass And horrible flaking went to hobby lobby paint for fabric It work out pretty good Get and old piece fabric from one of your figure and experiment it worked out for me also textured paint Thank you
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
If you intentionally misspelled Zuckuss, that's pretty funny
@dan3dprint1835 ай бұрын
I live in a tropical country already had the flaking problem in the past but found a simple solution to the solve that problem and its not buy any figure with that material.
@KeCoCollects5 ай бұрын
I guess that would work too! Do what you have to do
@marcakins33738 ай бұрын
This is a great topic, thank you for sharing and doing the hard work!!!! ❤❤
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@neileriffic8 ай бұрын
Great vid Keco, one of the more usefu and comprehensive l ones I've seen for the community, so thanks. Would like to see tou tackle that jacket! Have a geeat vacation!
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! There may be a video or two release while I'm gone though! 👀 stay tuned
@TheAztec0108 ай бұрын
Been collecting HT since 2010 and no flakes. Curious how others display their figures possibly under heat lamps or maybe inside a sauna?
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Definitely am curious myself lol
@Slam_duncan035 ай бұрын
For as much as these figures cost they should not be using shitty materials that will deteriorate and not require maintenance. All we want is to buy figures, pose them, leave them in a pose, put them in a cabinet, and not have to worry about anything. Anybody who agrees please reply so we can rant.
@KeCoCollects5 ай бұрын
I welcome the conversation in the comments! Lol
@Slam_duncan034 ай бұрын
@joshuasizemore9143high end collectibles should not have and shitty fragile materials on them, this just makes them look bad as a high end company. If this is their business strategy, using shitty fragile materials on figures in order to scare the buyers into buying a new figure if their old figure falls apart, that is unethical and wrong. I’m old enough to know what business strategy is ethical and what isn’t. Calling themselves a high end collectible company yet their “high end” products can’t last 10 to 15 years on a shelf behind glass without falling apart. Also I want to know which person over at hot toys thought using pleather and rubber was a good idea. Fake leather should not exist, if it didn’t, the Star Wars figures wouldn’t be suffering from material degradation.
@bowdog12278 ай бұрын
Dude I've been worrying about this ever since I got my first figure.... I have been conditioning anything that look like pleather or leather or anything hoping I would never have the flaking issue. I'm even about to invest in a dehumidifier. This is perfect timing for this video. As always amazing content!! Keep up the strong work brother!
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Let's go! Glad to be a help
@epaminondaslestos8 ай бұрын
Helpful video, can you please describe the ingredients for cleaning them up like 303 cause this is not available in the European markets. Thanks!
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
That stinks! I'll have to look
@epaminondaslestos8 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects thanks for even saying that!
@andrewpayne50938 ай бұрын
What about figures with the rubber skin like ahsoka amd thanos ? Do they also crack and flake ? Is it good to use the 303 on those parts ?
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
There is a wipe / spray for rubber as well. Like this, you just need to keep it from drying out. That's what cracks it
@DirtySouth0098 ай бұрын
Love your videos. Silly question. There are so many variations of 303. Which one exactly is the best to use? Would like to pick some up. Thanks for all the great content!
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
"Protectant wipes for UV and Flaking and Cracking"
@msbatwoman74478 ай бұрын
Next video, can you please show us how you repaired the Red Skull coat. Thanks for the very informative video! Very helpful!
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
A lot of people are asking! I guess I'll need to 👀
@rone.77358 ай бұрын
I've been curious/nervous about this for a while now, thanks for the video.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Hope it helped!
@Linda-hf7vr8 ай бұрын
😆😉great beginning! love the hat! I'd love to see an attempted save of that Red Skull coat.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
You aren't the only one! It could happen 👀
@GeekSpeak_Hub8 ай бұрын
Sir You are correct and it why i avoid hot toys pleather
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
There are just so many with it!
@luisjimenez84248 ай бұрын
Excellent video and thanks for the tips, I live in Colombia Bogota and it rains here 365 days a year, tackle the Red Skull’s jacket repair.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
That's a lot of rain 👀
@karenwlodarski7064 ай бұрын
Has anyone fixed a Wesker midnight figure?? I definitely don't want to flake it all off if it's all possible. I wish i could show a pictureof my figire to know if it's too far gone😢
@KeCoCollects4 ай бұрын
I haven't, but would highly suggest that online tutorial I linked to see if it can be salvaged
@karenwlodarski7064 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects thank you, I'm going to save the one it better condition. As for the one in worse condition, flake it off and the paint.
@kevinlefrank66028 ай бұрын
Very informative video! Good work
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@JeremyPulumbarit8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the research Keco! Do you know if the Dx10 or Dx13 Terminators are pleather or leather?
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
The DX13 is pleather. I HEARD that the DX10 is a better quality, closer to leather - but can't confirm. All says "leather like"
@pembsposse26218 ай бұрын
as someone who owns both, the dx13 is a pvc like material and doesnt flake...the belt unfortunately does. most people i know get a custom leather belt as a replacement, but the jacket and trousers dont flake. the dx10 is real leather, iv owned these figures for years and zero issues...only the belts.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
@@pembsposse2621 this ☝️
@JeremyPulumbarit8 ай бұрын
@@pembsposse2621 thanks! I own the Dx10 and use 303 protectant on it just in case. Ooh I'll definitely look into real leather belts once mine inevitably cracks.
@tobywareing64358 ай бұрын
A lot of help since I have the ROTJ Vader on pre order and living in the UK with quite hot summers and cold winters was worried how long it would last. Got some of the 303 wipes in my basket and will order closer to when the figure arrives.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@MetaCinemaYT8 ай бұрын
Was NOT expecting to see my FB comment pop up in this video lol. Had a DiCaprio snapping, whistling at the tv moment. Very informative talk man! I wonder if I'm lucky or just careful? Not sure. I don't use wipes or any preventative care on my figures. BvS Batman probably being the oldest of the pleather collection, still looks new even after LOTS of fairly extreme poses in its early days. I've mostly kept it in a museum pose for the last few years. I suppose it's possible that because of the high temperature and humidity, we typically kept our home fairly cold, removing all that hot air. That could be a factor. I might have to pick up some of those wipes if i see any signs though.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Hey! Your comment was the inspiration for this video. Totally situational I think - and with care, can be delayed...
@Ecto_Eric8 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏 for the tips great video
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Enjoy!
@ceciltwinmoon8 ай бұрын
Another great video! I bought a 5-pack hygrometer that keeps track of the humidity and temperature in my environment. I have to ask does the humidity and temperature in your environment fluctuate a lot? If so, how much fluctuation do you allow?
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
I live in Tennessee so the humidity is ALL OVER the place throughout the year. However, I keep my house one consistent temperature all year.
@Slam_duncan033 ай бұрын
Pleather is nothing but an insult and disgrace to the high end name. Them using bargain bin materials is absolutely unacceptable. It’s like they’re purposely sabotaging these figures with shitty and fragile materials in order to swindle us out of a high end appeal and our money. Anybody who agrees please reply so we can rant.
@KeCoCollects3 ай бұрын
Valid arguments
@gpanthony8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the informative video Keco, actually helps me feel better about pleather products on my figures(though would still prefer a different material with a longer lifespan).
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Longer life would be nice
@gpanthony8 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects Any chance you could do a video on seamless/ silicone bodies for similar issues?
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
@@gpanthony very good idea!
@alonbass49998 ай бұрын
Is there a company that will make a replacement real leather jacket/ pants for your figure?
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Not a company, but there are several talented customizers
@Lonewulf38 ай бұрын
I buy from sites that breakdown figures--to eventually piece together characters over time. I'm too poor to outright purchase new figures. Anyhow, I gave myself a strict rule of not buying anything "leather-like". It sucks, but I've learned the hard way on how pleather flakes. Hundreds of $$$ down the drain.. Never making that mistake again.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Tough lesson, but glad you found what works for you!
@ljkelty17668 ай бұрын
Thanks. I have to check all of my 1/6 figures Hot Toys and other companies.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Worth a look!
@OffTheWallreviews8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the informative video. Would be great to see the experiment.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
I think I very well may!
@reinaldorodriguez73148 ай бұрын
Great information I highly appreciate it 💯👍
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@reinaldorodriguez73148 ай бұрын
@KeCoCollects thank you again and thanks to Willfoxification I first saw you on his channel and liked your opinions. So you know have a new subscriber to hit that like button. 😃👍
@kennrock498 ай бұрын
Great timing. Just had my very first flaking issue in over 5 years of 1/6 collecting yesterday. Legs on my Winter Soldier Black Widow went to shit. I have 303 wipes but was weary of adverse effects. Definitely going to try Angelus on it. Good luck with yours.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Same to you!
@bujindork8 ай бұрын
Ive been using 303 on everything pleather for years with no issues it seems to delay it somewhat. It also helps to start getting rid of older pleather figures before they start cracking. Not an ideal solution but the inly realistic one.
@marcakins33738 ай бұрын
Did I forget to mention, how smart and talented you are?!? Just to be transparent, I am not saying that cause I want a particular InArt accessory or anything 😳😳😳😂🤣😂
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
lol. Giveaway coming this week I hope
@sethdarque39046 ай бұрын
I have a HT 1/6 scale Brandon Lee figure (R.I.P. Mr. BRANDON LEE) "The Crow" and i noticed his long overcoat flaking. I was like "OH NO!!!!......THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!". Well it was happening, luckily theres a guy i found on EBay that makes custom replacement overcoat snd pants...(THEY WERE FLAKING TOO!). So i reached out to him and aquired the pants and jacket from him. He assured me that this will last WAY FAR LONGER than what they had on him! It feels like REAL leather and a AMAZING AND FANTASTIC JOB he's done with this replacement set!!!!! Now i'm back happy! AWESOME JOB HE DID!👍😄
@KeCoCollects6 ай бұрын
Well that's awesome!
@jasonturns-mz8kq8 ай бұрын
Yes, please tackle the jacket…I have a small issue on Scarlet Witch from AOU and would love to see how to repair it. BTW, Go Preds
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Go Preds, but this series gonna be rough
@aleks46638 ай бұрын
Super informative. Thanks boss
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Hope it helped a little!
@javisoprano10108 ай бұрын
McGuires shine protectant , I use a Q tip and coat the Garment with a nice coat , it will look brand new and once a year is enough for my collectables . Haven’t had a problem yet .
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Interesting! Thanks for sharing
@yoloswagthuglifeselfie5688 ай бұрын
Was just looking at the peeling on my Negan and now this video pops up. Funny
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
We are being watched 👀
@djn18228 ай бұрын
@KecoCollects , do we have to mention our “best figure and why” for the InArt Joker Detonator giveaway here too? Appreciate the answer 🙏🏼
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
On wills video is all you need ☝️
@myrons_onesixthcollection8 ай бұрын
Great video Keco! I live in Canada so the heat or humidity isn’t a real issue for me since it’s cold here most of the time. You also forgot to mention that the Wolverine from Days of Future Past HT figure with his leather jacket is actually real leather. I also don’t keep my figures in direct sunlight either.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
I hear Canada is beautiful!
@myrons_onesixthcollection8 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects It is but our government sucks at the moment so there’s that lol 😂
@Rob-z7k8 ай бұрын
This happened to my Sideshow Anakin Skywalker! I had it boxed and years later took it out and the pleather detoriated
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
😔😔😔
@misaelsantaolalla77868 ай бұрын
Yeah I experienced the Red Skull thing, was super excited because the coat was pristine, but... The moment I tried the leather coat look it just desintegrated before my eyes...as one of my first hot toys it wasnt fun at, learned the hard way
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Red skull may be the worst culprit out there
@judgeoftruth60588 ай бұрын
You think for 300+ dollars we couldve gotten real leather already for our figures. For crying out loud, the sizes of leather needed for these figures is equivalent to our underwear.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Very true, but as stated, real leather is harder to work with. And production at that scale may not be worth it? Just speculation of course
@sirmustardofhousemayonnais99078 ай бұрын
It's because idiots keeps buying pleather figures
@Dented_Battle_Armor4 ай бұрын
Pure greed and cutting cost measures
@Slam_duncan033 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollectshot toys is made up of lazy and incompetent people who halfass these figures with fragile materials, and that greedy asshole Howard Chan is at hot toys with a smug look on his face and probably inhales his own farts just like the smug people in South Park.
@Slam_duncan033 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollectsreal leather isn’t hard to work with as long as you have the right tools, and with the millions to probably billions of dollars they have, I’m sure they do have the right tools, but they are too lazy to do it. We need to get Howard Chan and his team of lazy idiots fired and replaced with people who will think about the customer and not the money.
@ShadyDBZ48 ай бұрын
Great video. Scary shit 😭 about flaking hot toys figures. I have all of mine in storage still in their original boxes. It’s climate controlled inside a Public Storage facility on the 2nd floor. Do you think after all the years they’ve been in there they’re okay in the boxes or am I fucked? 🥴
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
If it's climate controlled, you are in a better position than not... BUT, the chemicals from the paint and such could always cause problems - they aren't meant to live in the boxes 🫠
@ShadyDBZ48 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects 🤕
@sethdarque39046 ай бұрын
His goes by the name of "teerapanya" and he's located in Thailand.....The set he's has for both the pants and overcoat goes for about $99.00.
@KeCoCollects6 ай бұрын
Not too bad
@christianfilmstudio77388 ай бұрын
Great Video as always Keco ,Sideshow just shipped my Dx Darth Vader and I know he has pleather😢but I just had to have him. Thanks for the tips on the pleather maintenance, I think I am gonna get the 303 wipes for my figures. I live in Puerto Rico and we are not bless in the humidity department😂.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
303 WILL help
@Mogonly25 күн бұрын
If it starts peeling, I’m going to do some mods and change my pleather stuff to real leather. And get leather boots 1:6. So when I get peeling I’m not worried since I never bought fully pleather stuff like the darth Vader. I’m chilling.
@KeCoCollects23 күн бұрын
Sounds like a plan!
@xunguyen28928 ай бұрын
Great video! Maybe a video like this about rooted hair and if it’s worth the $100+ added to products? Just an idea! It’s gross how much Hot Toys & some other companies can keep getting away with using frankly garbage synthetic leathers. The figures are already floating $250+, it’s insanity to me that theres no consistent use of real leather. Durability is an aspect that will probably never be addressed sadly.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Yeah-- next figure up mentality
@Slam_duncan033 ай бұрын
Yeah the durability of these figures is an afterthought to them😡.
@wonderbira8 ай бұрын
Love this video!
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching it!
@kidsauthordave14638 ай бұрын
My first Starlord Action figure is completely ruined because of the flaking.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Oh no! Hate to hear that
@jamespaqua53938 ай бұрын
Show us how to fix it.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
I'll do my best to
@1st_lokage928 ай бұрын
Thanks man, needed this fr 😅😁
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@zetaone71538 ай бұрын
Excellent video bro. If only there was a treatment for flake people..😅.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Yes!!! I'd wipe it all over my "friends" lol
@djn18228 ай бұрын
Yes, would love to see that jacket treated. 🙏🏼🤘🏼🙏🏼
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@Spider-Matty8 ай бұрын
Tackle the flaking jacket!
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
🫡🫡🫡
@AlabamaWyattАй бұрын
Pleather is 0% leather. It's literally a mixture of only 100% plastic materials, made to "look" like leather. There is no way to protect this type of material, other than careful handling (posing, or rubbing it), and proper climate conditions. Like no UV exposure & careful storage (what women do with handbags made of pleather). I have taken this approach with the figures that do have this material. Some are now over 10 years old, and they look like new. Many women swear that using any chemical whatsoever on their pleather accessories will eventually make them more brittle. Whatever works for you, I guess. BTW, this video is very informative, so thanks. My understanding of the whole ordeal is now deeper.
@KeCoCollectsАй бұрын
Thanks for your input and watching!
@MadToad03298 ай бұрын
I’m excited the new Indiana Jones is going to have actual leather
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
That's a MUST
@jermainehaslam56348 ай бұрын
I have the Captain America Winter Soldier Nick Fury hot toys and the coat on that is starting to crack, good on the video Keco.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@jeremystoots59708 ай бұрын
Great video like always. I’m a Canucks fan so go canucks also
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Nah, let's go Preds
@poboxchristmas3808 ай бұрын
not all pleathers are created equal. It's crazy how some figures with pleather clothing from the 80's and 90's are still going strong while high end Hot Toys pleather items are dust within 5 years. Medicom's 1/6 RAH line of figures seem to have the most issues of modern era figures.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
No truer words
@moohongjun1515 ай бұрын
Hot toys are using nylon material for the new battle damaged Vader instead of the usual pleather , hopefully this will fix the pleather issue in the future for all high end figurines ( source : hot toys secret base )
@KeCoCollects5 ай бұрын
Good news!
@Slam_duncan035 ай бұрын
They’re still using pleather for his boots and belt.
@moohongjun1515 ай бұрын
@@Slam_duncan03 yeah that’s unfortunate
@adrianunderwood86428 ай бұрын
Only had one jacket off the crow that's flaked, but live in the UK! Interesting!
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
The Crow is such a cool piece
@karascrow8 ай бұрын
These companies need to ditch the pleather straps and belts entirely and just use softer plastic. As for coats and outfits and what not, they’ll just have to use leather or nylon. The cost is justified, as it creates happier customers. Knowing what to use is going to be a case-by-case basis though. Sometimes, nylon looks better. Nylon doesn’t last as long as leather, but it lasts longer than polyurethane pleather. My Starlord GOTG1 coat only lasted about ten years. If it were made of nylon, it may have lasted another five to ten years. And this was without using any 303 protectant-which, I will certainly start doing once I get my collection set up again.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
I haven't investigated enough about nylon. Interesting
@Slam_duncan033 ай бұрын
They are so over reliant on pleather that they’re too lazy to try other ways to simulate the look of leather. There are other ways to simulate the look of leather, like waxed fabric or nylon, rubbery plastic with leather paint, and many other ways. But no, they’re too lazy to do any of those things and keep using pleather no matter how much backlash they get.
@Shamelesswky8 ай бұрын
Thanks for making my Vader viral😂
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Was that your image??
@Shamelesswky8 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects yeah my 1/4 Vader I selling it on Facebook 😆 dang wish I saw your video earlier on how to maintain in
@Slam_duncan033 ай бұрын
real leather isn’t hard to work with as long as you have the right tools, and with the millions to probably billions of dollars they have, I’m sure they do have the right tools, but they are too lazy to do it. We need to get Howard Chan and his team of lazy idiots fired and replaced with people who will think about the customer and not the money.
@KeCoCollects3 ай бұрын
Perhaps
@KeCoCollects3 ай бұрын
Perhaps
@BozoHarry8 ай бұрын
Love the t-shirt! 🤨
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
ELECTRIFYING
@BozoHarry8 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects Hope it wasn't as expensive as his tequila 😅
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
@@BozoHarry thankfully, ole Nick from Nicks Collectibles hooked me up lol
@DanielHog137 ай бұрын
Evening bud, I'm pretty sure you'll particularly understand & appreciate this seemingly random comment & my covert reference and ultimate compliment. Am binging once again this weekend on your useful "Hot Toys 101" type vids you've recorded over the last year. As I've shared previously, they are must view perspectives & tips for both newbie & experienced Hot Toy enthusiasts. My joke first.... one of my FAV actors from the last few decades, who co-starred in a personal Top 10 comedy movie of all time, "Year One", w/ Jack Black & Michael Cera & directed by Harold Ramis ; a film that just hits my funny bone dead center since its release. Assume you've seen?? If not, I'd suggest & hope you try it out. Was panned by most critics but IS a hilarious raunchy flic with a TON of stars including Ramis himself! So who's the successful (to this day) co-star & why am I even sharing this odd observation & comment?? I'm talking about the multi-talented Hank Azaria who's also a well-known voice actor as well. Many are unaware of his long-standing role in The Simpsons. His role in Year One was subtlety great. IMO, his unique touch of quirky voice inflections in the role, you'll understand if you watch, was great. He regularly adds funny dialects to his movie rolls over the decades; why Ramis hired him. My covert compliment?? Your monologs on YT often remind me of the great Hank Azaria. I particularly noticed it again this evening while binging a dozen or so of your past vids. Let me know if you've been told the same?? Check out Year One!! 😂👍🏻
@KeCoCollects7 ай бұрын
Haven't heard that one. Will check it out
@exodus_gaming52825 ай бұрын
i kinda find this sad, I never owned a hot toys figure like this but I pre-ordered now my first Lord Starkiller figure. But knowing about pleader kinda sucks. Because those things are like 300 euros! a lot of money for something that will break as time moves on... don't know if I really should get it tho now. I can do other things with 300 euros that won't just break honestly
@KeCoCollects5 ай бұрын
No matter what you buy in life, NOTHING lasts forever. Enjoy what you can while you can :)
@exodus_gaming52825 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects that’s true tho :) for now I just know that my room is most of the time hot and there is dust for sure, I could use the money for other things tho as well so yeah
@Ka_T_ya8 ай бұрын
I don’t have figures with fake leather so far , and while almost all of my bags and jackets are from real leather ,I’ve had a few from fake leather ,and despite of living in always cold humidity in the Netherlands ,I have seen 0 flaking ,and I’ve done nothing to protect them,so maybe the fake leather they put on those figures is like too thin or too low quality, idk.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
How cold is Netherlands btw? Just curious lol
@Ka_T_ya8 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects Winters are not as cold as before now ,but Fall,Winter and Spring 0 to 10 C . The issue is super strong wind and lots of rain all the time . And as the land is flat ,nothing to break the wind ,which makes it feel colder . Around 10 years ago,there was no real summer ,more of the same . But in the later years there are some summer temperature spikes , which because of the humidity makes it feel too hot ,lol.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
@@Ka_T_ya the more you know! Thanks
@sirmustardofhousemayonnais99078 ай бұрын
The thickness does play a part
@trembledust68198 ай бұрын
I replaced jacket on my Red Skull a few months ago. Bought figure used and was aware of the flaking issue. Wasn't too bad when I got it but started noticing the flaking more and more. Still wasnt as bad as other photos of the jacket I had seen but still. The replacement jacket was cool but you can tell it wouldn't be long till it also flakes. The materials HT used specifically on that jacket are not as good as the faux leather it seems to me on more currently released figures. You can tell its not the best quality compared to something like recent Nightmare Batman, or even Blade. Again this is my own opinion. Also don't assume you are getting full grain leather when descript says leather materials. Its more likely a lower tier quality leather being uses to save costs. Probably more durable then PU leather but again you're more then likely not getting the same leather used on genuine leather jacket you'd wear yourself. Thanks for vid!
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Found out the hard way my "leather" Jacket from a leather store wasn't real this winter lol
@trembledust68198 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects ugh hate to see it lol
@AzeonHTX8 ай бұрын
My a new hope obi wan kenobi just started flaking :(
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Oh no! The belt?
@AzeonHTX8 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects yes the belt is what's cracking :(
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
@@AzeonHTX 😭
@equos50608 ай бұрын
When I see shit flaking, I just strip the whole thing. Sometimes it looks kinda cool and I leave it like that. Flaking on my Deadpool from first movie was so bad that I stripped him completely and now at least I can pose him with no fear. No one would buy him anyway. Same for Bernthal Punisher and Crow. Thankfully no flaking on my old school star wars figures' boots. Not sure why.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
I hope my boots hold up ☝️
@somersfamily8 ай бұрын
Sucks I had to take all mine off for eric draven, and then I had to paint the pants and jacket over with fake leather paint. It is what it is, lol. At least I don't have to deal with that crap anymore. I also use 303, and they are in a house away from a window with the air always on. Even tho we are in Florida. Maybe one day they will stop this . I will say for my predator figures, I used a clear coat pant that goes over them, and that stopped my issue. Again, that helped me.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Good to know!
@sirmustardofhousemayonnais99078 ай бұрын
303 has cancer causing ingredients, don't use that garbage
@stevemuzak85268 ай бұрын
This is the main reason why I don't collect figures with faux lather clothes. Especially Hot Toys and Sideshow. They flakes like crazy. Yes, your brand new Darth Vader will flake soon.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
In time, everything will be dust
@stevemuzak85268 ай бұрын
@@KeCoCollects Yes but they start to flake in less than 2 years.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
@@stevemuzak8526 for some perhaps. It's situational as I discussed. I have figures 10+ years old and they are fine
@somersfamily8 ай бұрын
I'm less stressed cause I'm mesmerized by those eyes 😂😂 great vid as always bro. Eric
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
👁️👁️
@BrandinPlaysRPGs7 ай бұрын
wtf lol i feel like im watching bill nye the science guy. Come on man xD
@KeCoCollects7 ай бұрын
Bill Nye was a hero in school lol. I'll take it as a complement
@BrandinPlaysRPGs7 ай бұрын
@KeCoCollects lol I thought it was a inspiration for you in these videos haha. Definitely didn't mean it in a rude way man, been watching your videos long time brother
@KeCoCollects7 ай бұрын
@@BrandinPlaysRPGs no offense taken! Like I said, bill nye is the man lol
@megagazp8487Ай бұрын
hot toys use so many different materials for their figures and many are not good. do not last and not good for keeping figures in poses . they really should use better and reduce their prices
@KeCoCollectsАй бұрын
Sadly, their goal is to make money. If you never have to buy another, they go out of business
@OBi778 ай бұрын
BANGER!
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Boom 💥
@DarthTamarus8 ай бұрын
I haven’t had any of my figures long enough to experience any degradation but I do use 303 and Angelus on pleather components. We shall see 🤞 But yeah Hot Toys only using genuine leather on certain figures is absolute bullshit. I think 99% of collectors would rather pay another 10-20% more for figures that had premium material.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
I think some would pay as well
@markus_with_a_k8 ай бұрын
I blame Will Fauxification
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Dangerous game lol
@WillFoxification8 ай бұрын
I do peel when it's humid
@blackknight5975 ай бұрын
Feedback to companies: STOP USING PLEATHER MATERIAL!! 🤦 My Darth Vader RotJ DX model is arriving soon…here we go…
@KeCoCollects5 ай бұрын
Should be good!
@cliffnewman54698 ай бұрын
Hot toys display there figures from the beginning of production, be interesting to see if there collection has figures deteriorating. I believe keeping them in the box and in the wrong conditions is the only reason why this happens they need to be out of the box and alow the outfits to fall naturally with no pressure to the figures pose so a normal stance. I have figures over 10 years ie batman 1989 cape and it's perfect still as if it was made yesterday.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
That's a great point honestly! I wonder what secret base looks like 👀
@Dented_Battle_Armor4 ай бұрын
It's SUPPOSED to flake. Flaking is needed for repeat sales and orders when they reissue the figures. Howard is greedy
@KeCoCollects4 ай бұрын
Hah. This is pretty accurate
@Slam_duncan033 ай бұрын
Yeah Howard Chan is a greedy asshole and needs to be fired and replaced with someone who will think about the customer and not the money.
@Dented_Battle_Armor3 ай бұрын
@duncanmcdaniel problem is he can't be fired. Dude friggin owns the company lol. He will keep producing and using shitty material until we as collectors vote with our wallets. Avoid and do not preorder figures that uses pleather
@Slam_duncan033 ай бұрын
Yeah Howard Chan is a greedy asshole who needs to be fired and replaced with someone who will think about the customer and not the money.
@vhyc0sin3918 ай бұрын
strictly speaking "genuine leather" means anything and can be deceiving. if you are a leather experts, be specific - full grain leather, top grain leather, or faux/artificial leather just like in your hot toys. genuine leather use to deceive naive customers. same when buying leather sofa.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
100! Which is why as I mentioned that the term leather has now been regulated in the states because of misleading customers
@bradkoski8 ай бұрын
Just smell it
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
It's cooking
@sirmustardofhousemayonnais99078 ай бұрын
That tells you nothing
@bradkoski8 ай бұрын
Easy fix, don’t buy HT’s😂😂😂😂
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Well dang
@sirmustardofhousemayonnais99078 ай бұрын
These people are crack addicts, they can't say no
@LuxMorgano8 ай бұрын
Better if Hot Toys use real leather.
@KeCoCollects8 ай бұрын
Definitely would be nicer
@sirmustardofhousemayonnais99078 ай бұрын
Then stop buying garbage and they'll have to pivot