MP Megatron...getting rust!?

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Eric, Aug 28, 2007.

  1. Nerdling

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    I've only taken mine out of the box twice and aside from the peg on the upper arm not always connecting he was fine. Worse comes to worse I'll just get something at the hardware store to remove it. Sucks for MISB collectors :lol 
     
  2. Codimus Prime

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    I need to probably move mine off the carpet then and into the showcase, or back in the box *cringes*

    I never thought about something like this happening! I'll let you know what mine looks like tonight.
     
  3. General Magnus

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    i sniffed them to check if the vinager had left a scent.
     
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    Damn it, mine's rusting on the feet and spine also! What a bunch of bullshit that something brand new starts rusting not even 6 months after its release.
     
  5. ranoobu

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    If you store a figure in a tight case, can it still rust if it's hot enough?

    Does this only have to do with moisture attacking it?

    wouldn't i be trapping a little moisture inside the a figure if i were to encase him?

    I was thinking the macfarlane figure cases, but that might be too short for mp megs anyway..
     
  6. Abrogate

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    I'm not sure if mine is rusting or not... it has an orangish coloration, but the metal wasnt pure chrome to begin with. It sorta looks like finger prints and some cloudy spots... the surrounding plastic doesnt look particularly dusty... I keep my room cold, but I have my ceiling light turned on fairly often...
     
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    Looks like I have more than enough reasons to not buy MP Skywarp until he's been out a year, to see how long HIS list of QC issues are.

    Seriously, rust?
     
  8. Mixmaster

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    I've never seen the zinc / aluminium alloy they make die-cast toys out of oxidise before. I wonder what the hell Takara have mixed in?

    Anyway it can't be rust unless there's iron mixed in.
     
  9. Kupp

    Kupp Relic of a time before time. TFW2005 Supporter

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    I noticed it on some of the metal on mine a few days ago, seems to be oxidizing, luckily I also have a MISB one.
     
  10. Jarodimus

    Jarodimus the guy with that scan Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    Unless MP-05's box is air-tight and vacuum-sealed, that shouldn't matter.

    Guess I'll be checking mine when I get home. :redface2: 
     
  11. bigkid24

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    Weak. Mine are still sitting in their boxes.
     
  12. Spartan Prime

    Spartan Prime Eat 'em up, eat 'em up, eat 'em up.

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    Sorry, couldn't find a bigger picture, but it seems fitting...

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    *Megatron from the Episode "Cosmic Rust" for those who didn't catch it.
     
  13. Pembroke

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    I've been meaning to get a Masterpiece Megatron, now I'm not so certain...
     
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    Just checked mine and it seems to be just fine... I hope he stays that way!
     
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    mine seems fine but I will check occasionally for rust.
     
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    I was debating, but not anymore. Mine will stay MISB. If I can't see it then it's rust free to me.
     
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    OH GLORIOUS DAY!

    And my Megs is fine. :D 
     
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    Well, that contradicts a lot of reports by reputable collector's.
     
  19. Jetstorm

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    Aw man, ya beat me to it (and I was gonna pull out my DVD and take a screen-cap and everything :lol  )
     
  20. perithimus

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    I had some orange stuff on the feet and spine but I was able to just wipe it off.