Sunday, April 3, 2016

Methods To Ensure That Your Metal Soldier Figurines Do Not Oxidize

By Catherine Roberts


If you love action figure, and you are a collector, you might be wondering what you can do to make them last longer and not wear out. Most of these toys are made of metal and need to be taken care of if they are to last a long time. Here are some of the ways that you can take care of your metal soldier figurines.

Note that these toys need to be kept in an environment that is suitable for your child. They can be kept in a place that has moderate temperature and moisture. Though they are made of metal that seems durable, if exposed to excess humidity, temperature and chemicals they can easily get damaged.

Unlike those who collect them, these toys are subjected to lead oxidization. This is where the impure metal gets to mix. This would lead to the action figure getting oxidized and losing its appeal. It is paramount to make sure that you have kept these toys in a sealed and cool environment to prevent it from oxidization or having any chemical reaction.

In the past, lead toys used to oxidize quickly due to poor mix of metals. Current toys are quite durable as they are made up of materials that are of better quality than before. What the manufacturers have done is that they have reduced the amount of lead used to make the toys thus reducing the rate of lead oxidation which lengthens the lifespan of the toys.

What most people think is that if one toy gets oxidized, it will automatically mean that the rest of the collections are not safe, and sooner or later they will get to oxidize too. The truth is that oxidization is not contagious, and you do not have to worry about this happening. All you need to do when you discover the decaying of one toy is to remove it from the collection and find the reason behind this reaction.

Before starting out with this collection, you need to know of a proper way that you can store them. Make sure that the storage space is clean and dry. If you are not sure about the moisture content, wrap the figures with a light tissue like paper and put them in a box which is dry. Avoid using plastic as this will lead to the toys getting moisture.

It is tempting when you have these action figures, and you cannot display them. Thus, when showing makes sure that you take the time to dust the soldiers to avoid and trace of dust. Dust will not only make the toy look unkempt but also make it attracts moisture which in turn could lead to oxidization of the metal.

Despite the fact that the figurines are delicate, you need not worry about handling the toys. The oil in your hands is good for the toy and handling them is good fun. All in all, it makes sure that you enjoy handling the collection.




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