HOT TOYS COLLECTING: FLAKING FIGURES and FAUX LEATHER

THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! It’s UNFAIR! How can I possibly spend hundreds of dollars on a collectible and NOT get GENUINE LEATHER PIECES??! Does that sound familiar to you? Perhaps this has been something that you yourself have cried out - today we look at what type of "leather" is being used and HOW you can maintain it! If you are looking for the repairs, check out this helpful video here:
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[@TheBroverman]

This is the kind of troubleshooting and educational content every collector needs to see.

[@KeCoCollects]

Thank you friend!

[@inworcester]

Great info and video Keco. Definitely would like to see you tackle the Red Skull’s jacket repair.

[@KeCoCollects]

Use this comment as the "vote" button lol

[@sethdarque3904]

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!👍😄

[@KeCoCollects]

Well that's awesome!

[@chrislim5643]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

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 🤞🏻

[@reinaldorodriguez7314]

Really appreciate the information, very helpful thank you 😊

[@vincentchiriaco7637]

All pleather peels. Just don’t make products with it anymore. Period.

[@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907]

303 is not good for your health

[@Lonewulf3]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

Tough lesson, but glad you found what works for you!

[@ShinyShinyIsAlwaysBeingSerious]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

It is curious on motivations isn't it lol

[@LuxMorgano]

Agreed with you.

[@ConorB1]

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

[@KeCoCollects]

Favorite??? Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@sethdarque3904]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

Not too bad

[@karascrow]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

I haven't investigated enough about nylon. Interesting

[@marcakins3373]

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!!!!😂😂😂

[@KeCoCollects]

Coming right up!

[@matthewcary9463]

Tackle the flaking jacket!

[@KeCoCollects]

🫡🫡🫡

[@eddyrodriguez973]

Always a good day when I get an alert from 1 of my favorite YT channels. Hope you're having a great Sunday Keco.

[@KeCoCollects]

Even better now that you've watched!

[@cliffnewman5469]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

That's a great point honestly! I wonder what secret base looks like 👀

[@neileriffic]

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!

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks so much! There may be a video or two release while I'm gone though! 👀 stay tuned

[@xunguyen2892]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

Yeah-- next figure up mentality

[@judgeoftruth6058]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

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

[@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907]

It's because idiots keeps buying pleather figures

[@DanielHog13]

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!! 😂👍🏻

[@KeCoCollects]

Haven't heard that one. Will check it out

[@marcakins3373]

This is a great topic, thank you for sharing and doing the hard work!!!! ❤❤

[@KeCoCollects]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@user-dk3up2nl1m]

This happened to my Sideshow Anakin Skywalker! I had it boxed and years later took it out and the pleather detoriated

[@KeCoCollects]

😔😔😔

[@bowdog1227]

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!

[@KeCoCollects]

Let's go! Glad to be a help

[@JC-tt9sq]

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

[@KeCoCollects]

If you intentionally misspelled Zuckuss, that's pretty funny

[@zetaone7153]

Excellent video bro. If only there was a treatment for flake people..😅.

[@KeCoCollects]

Yes!!! I'd wipe it all over my "friends" lol

[@rone.7735]

I've been curious/nervous about this for a while now, thanks for the video.

[@KeCoCollects]

Hope it helped!

[@Mightylilpenguin]

I’m excited the new Indiana Jones is going to have actual leather

[@KeCoCollects]

That's a MUST

[@aleks4663]

Super informative. Thanks boss

[@KeCoCollects]

Hope it helped a little!

[@myronspokedex]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

I hear Canada is beautiful!

[@myronspokedex]

@@KeCoCollects It is but our government sucks at the moment so there’s that lol 😂

[@kevinlefrank6602]

Very informative video! Good work

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for watching

[@Linda-hf7vr]

😆😉great beginning! love the hat! I'd love to see an attempted save of that Red Skull coat.

[@KeCoCollects]

You aren't the only one! It could happen 👀

[@luisjimenez8424]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

That's a lot of rain 👀

[@gpanthony]

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).

[@KeCoCollects]

Longer life would be nice

[@gpanthony]

@@KeCoCollects Any chance you could do a video on seamless/ silicone bodies for similar issues?

[@KeCoCollects]

@@gpanthony very good idea!

[@GeekSpeak_Hub]

Sir You are correct and it why i avoid hot toys pleather

[@KeCoCollects]

There are just so many with it!

[@1st_lokage92]

Thanks man, needed this fr 😅😁

[@KeCoCollects]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ceciltwinmoon]

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?

[@KeCoCollects]

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.

[@Ecto_Eric]

Thanks 🙏 for the tips great video

[@KeCoCollects]

Enjoy!

[@wonderbira]

Love this video!

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for watching it!

[@reinaldorodriguez7314]

Great information I highly appreciate it 💯👍

[@KeCoCollects]

Glad to help!

[@reinaldorodriguez7314]

@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. 😃👍

[@OffTheWallReviews]

Thanks for the informative video. Would be great to see the experiment.

[@KeCoCollects]

I think I very well may!

[@TheAztec010]

Been collecting HT since 2010 and no flakes. Curious how others display their figures possibly under heat lamps or maybe inside a sauna?

[@KeCoCollects]

Definitely am curious myself lol

[@marcakins3373]

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 😳😳😳😂🤣😂

[@KeCoCollects]

lol. Giveaway coming this week I hope

[@tobywareing6435]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

Good luck!

[@MetaCinemaYT]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

Hey! Your comment was the inspiration for this video. Totally situational I think - and with care, can be delayed...

[@kidsauthordave1463]

My first Starlord Action figure is completely ruined because of the flaking.

[@KeCoCollects]

Oh no! Hate to hear that

[@ljkelty1766]

Thanks. I have to check all of my 1/6 figures Hot Toys and other companies.

[@KeCoCollects]

Worth a look!

[@kennrock49]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

Same to you!

[@bujindork]

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.

[@yoloswagthuglifeselfie568]

Was just looking at the peeling on my Negan and now this video pops up. Funny

[@KeCoCollects]

We are being watched 👀

[@djn1822]

@KecoCollects , do we have to mention our “best figure and why” for the InArt Joker Detonator giveaway here too? Appreciate the answer 🙏🏼

[@KeCoCollects]

On wills video is all you need ☝️

[@JosephDuran-jv3oi]

There are a few 1/6th custom tailors who use real leather to redo flaking jackets pants coats boots etc. Not sure how good the leather is and it's pretty expensive (I was quoted at around $300 US for a flaking HT John Conner bomber jacket. This was about 4 years ago).

[@KeCoCollects]

That seams crazy high

[@javisoprano1010]

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 .

[@KeCoCollects]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing

[@DirtySouth009]

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!

[@KeCoCollects]

"Protectant wipes for UV and Flaking and Cracking"

[@msbatwoman7447]

Next video, can you please show us how you repaired the Red Skull coat. Thanks for the very informative video! Very helpful!

[@KeCoCollects]

A lot of people are asking! I guess I'll need to 👀

[@somersfamily]

I'm less stressed cause I'm mesmerized by those eyes 😂😂 great vid as always bro. Eric

[@KeCoCollects]

👁️👁️

[@andrewpayne5093]

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 ?

[@KeCoCollects]

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

[@christianfilmstudio7738]

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😂.

[@KeCoCollects]

303 WILL help

[@misaelsantaolalla7786]

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

[@KeCoCollects]

Red skull may be the worst culprit out there

[@djn1822]

Yes, would love to see that jacket treated. 🙏🏼🤘🏼🙏🏼

[@KeCoCollects]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@OBi77]

BANGER!

[@KeCoCollects]

Boom 💥

[@epaminondaslestos]

Helpful video, can you please describe the ingredients for cleaning them up like 303 cause this is not available in the European markets. Thanks!

[@KeCoCollects]

That stinks! I'll have to look

[@epaminondaslestos]

@@KeCoCollects thanks for even saying that!

[@jermainehaslam5634]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

Good luck!

[@alonbass4999]

Is there a company that will make a replacement real leather jacket/ pants for your figure?

[@KeCoCollects]

Not a company, but there are several talented customizers

[@jasonturns-mz8kq]

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

[@KeCoCollects]

Go Preds, but this series gonna be rough

[@jeremystoots5970]

Great video like always. I’m a Canucks fan so go canucks also

[@KeCoCollects]

Nah, let's go Preds

[@JeremyPulumbarit]

Thanks for the research Keco! Do you know if the Dx10 or Dx13 Terminators are pleather or leather?

[@KeCoCollects]

The DX13 is pleather. I HEARD that the DX10 is a better quality, closer to leather - but can't confirm. All says "leather like"

[@pembsposse2621]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

@@pembsposse2621 this ☝️

[@JeremyPulumbarit]

@@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.

[@MikeNElio]

Nothing will stop vinyl from pealing. I’m had thing in climate controlled investments for 20 years and some still peal. The chemical makeup will eventually deteriorate. I have been collecting since before hot toy was a company. Fading of colors on the item and peals happen to most items

[@KeCoCollects]

Nothing lasts forever - even cold November rain

[@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907]

You've never used any products on the pleather to stop it from deteriorating

[@adrianunderwood8642]

Only had one jacket off the crow that's flaked, but live in the UK! Interesting!

[@KeCoCollects]

The Crow is such a cool piece

[@somersfamily]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

Good to know!

[@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907]

303 has cancer causing ingredients, don't use that garbage

[@poboxchristmas380]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

No truer words

[@BrandinPlaysRPGs]

wtf lol i feel like im watching bill nye the science guy. Come on man xD

[@KeCoCollects]

Bill Nye was a hero in school lol. I'll take it as a complement

[@BrandinPlaysRPGs]

@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

[@KeCoCollects]

@@BrandinPlaysRPGs no offense taken! Like I said, bill nye is the man lol

[@Shamelesswky]

Thanks for making my Vader viral😂

[@KeCoCollects]

Was that your image??

[@Shamelesswky]

@@KeCoCollects yeah my 1/4 Vader I selling it on Facebook 😆 dang wish I saw your video earlier on how to maintain in

[@BozoHarry]

Love the t-shirt! 🤨

[@KeCoCollects]

ELECTRIFYING

[@BozoHarry]

@@KeCoCollects Hope it wasn't as expensive as his tequila 😅

[@KeCoCollects]

@@BozoHarry thankfully, ole Nick from Nicks Collectibles hooked me up lol

[@ShadyDBZ4]

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? 🥴

[@KeCoCollects]

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 🫠

[@ShadyDBZ4]

@@KeCoCollects 🤕

[@Ka_T_ya]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

How cold is Netherlands btw? Just curious lol

[@Ka_T_ya]

@@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.

[@KeCoCollects]

@@Ka_T_ya the more you know! Thanks

[@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907]

The thickness does play a part

[@equos5060]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

I hope my boots hold up ☝️

[@trembledust6819]

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!

[@KeCoCollects]

Found out the hard way my "leather" Jacket from a leather store wasn't real this winter lol

[@trembledust6819]

@@KeCoCollects ugh hate to see it lol

[@markus_with_a_k]

I blame Will Fauxification

[@KeCoCollects]

Dangerous game lol

[@WillFoxification]

I do peel when it's humid

[@stevemuzak8526]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

In time, everything will be dust

[@stevemuzak8526]

@@KeCoCollects Yes but they start to flake in less than 2 years.

[@KeCoCollects]

@@stevemuzak8526 for some perhaps. It's situational as I discussed. I have figures 10+ years old and they are fine

[@jamespaqua5393]

Show us how to fix it.

[@KeCoCollects]

I'll do my best to

[@DarthTamarus]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

I think some would pay as well

[@AzeonHTX]

My a new hope obi wan kenobi just started flaking :(

[@KeCoCollects]

Oh no! The belt?

[@AzeonHTX]

@@KeCoCollects yes the belt is what's cracking :(

[@KeCoCollects]

@@AzeonHTX 😭

[@vhyc0sin391]

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.

[@KeCoCollects]

100! Which is why as I mentioned that the term leather has now been regulated in the states because of misleading customers

[@bradkoski]

Just smell it

[@KeCoCollects]

It's cooking

[@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907]

That tells you nothing

[@LuxMorgano]

Better if Hot Toys use real leather.

[@KeCoCollects]

Definitely would be nicer

[@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907]

Then stop buying garbage and they'll have to pivot

[@bradkoski]

Easy fix, don’t buy HT’s😂😂😂😂

[@KeCoCollects]

Well dang

[@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907]

These people are crack addicts, they can't say no