TFs in the garage?

Autobot X · 08-04-2008, 04:31 PM

We'll be cleaning out the garage soon and offloading a bunch of garbage in a yard sale. I've already begun some minor modifications to turn the garage into a mancave (old sofas, mounting a ceiling fan, moving our TV/entertainment center in when we get a wall-mounted flat-screen in the living room).

My question is, with me living in Florida, the garage gets pretty hot. Can the heat in a mid-Florida garage climb to TF-damaging levels? It's not something I really want to test.

I'd like to display them all out there, because I can lock it off from my kids when I'm not home, but I don't want to ruin any of them (let alone the TV

).

Thoughts?

Optimus Scourge · 08-04-2008, 04:34 PM

Since you are gonna hang in there a lot, couldn't you install a "thru the wall" A/C unit?

Autobot X · 08-04-2008, 04:49 PM

I've thought about it, but I'm not sure I want to tackle that kind of project...as it would entail me having to cut a hole through the side of my house. That's just a little scary.

Dropshot · 08-04-2008, 04:54 PM

The humidity can affect the boxes, not sure about heat itself.

ian5555 · 08-04-2008, 05:06 PM

heat + stickers = bad

I've had carded figures get warped before in heat liek star wars figures and such, just depends if you are worried about MIP stuff.

Autobot X · 08-04-2008, 05:11 PM

Nah, I don't do MIB (toys are meant to be played with, dammit!!

), but the comment about the stickers is making me think twice.

T-money · 08-04-2008, 05:24 PM

Won't the heat get to be somewhat uncomfortable for people to be in the garage? I live in FL myself, and my garage gets a little toasty, especially during the summer months (which is about 10 months in FL). Without any AC, I don't see how you or anyone else will be able to tolerate the heat and humidity.

Metal Chaos · 08-04-2008, 05:28 PM

if ya don't wanna cut a hole in the wall yourself hire someone to do it, make sure you invest in an energy star A/C though since it'll save ya some cash on electricity.

I'm also in FL, it gets hot down here, a simple ceiling fan ain't gonna keep ya cool. I suggest you DO go for a wall mounted A/C unit and maybe an exhaust fan or 2 as garages aren't ventilated usually.

SydneyY · 08-04-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-money

Won't the heat get to be somewhat uncomfortable for people to be in the garage? I live in FL myself, and my garage gets a little toasty, especially during the summer months (which is about 10 months in FL). Without any AC, I don't see how you or anyone else will be able to tolerate the heat and humidity.

My area can be really hot in Summer (95F+, not humid, thank Buddha) and I can't imagine spending long time in the garage, though the idea of mancave is really appealing and I'm envious

How about those softer bits some TFs have? Like U Skywarp's crests. I wonder if they are weaker to the heat.

kllrwlf · 08-04-2008, 07:01 PM

Personally, I wouldn't put it in the garage if the temps get that high.

Stickers will fall off... I'd be worried about the clear and white plastics turning off-colored.