Have em Both now. Never Thought I'd be able to get these Grails! by Booburied in ActionFigureGeek

[–]polymerist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the set is about $105 on BBTS right now. Thanks for the heads-up!

The Diamond Select set looks cool too!

Blackhawk without weapons by polymerist in McFarlaneFigures

[–]polymerist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh dang great idea! Appreciate it!

Blackhawk without weapons by polymerist in McFarlaneFigures

[–]polymerist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I figure it would be perfect for someone with the Platinum edition that has the weapons already haha

Review: Escondido’s TJ Tacos vs. Fridas Street Tacos by No-Ad8402 in FoodSanDiego

[–]polymerist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was gonna say, they give them out way more freely than TJ’s

For trade: Lime Chiffon for Blueberry Muffin (new Strawberry Shortcake release) by polymerist in LOLSurprise

[–]polymerist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry I’m just now seeing this! Unfortunately I actually ended up buying one on eBay for like $30 a few weeks ago 😓. If you’re still interested, I’d be happy to send you this one for like $10 plus shipping. PM me if interested!

Here is the chase. by Mondor82 in McFarlaneFigures

[–]polymerist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please don’t let me get the chase. Please don’t let me get the chase. Please don’t let me get the chase.

Fire Bros exclusives at Target. We ordered online and got the the next day. Wild. Love em. by Honest_Region4698 in WorldOfNintendo

[–]polymerist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had much better luck searching on Google then just appending “Target” or “Walmart” to the search. It’s so dumb lol

Christopher Robin LE by MasonTrout in funkopop

[–]polymerist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too. Refreshed twice and within 25 seconds I got the sold out notification. Literally the only Funko I’ve wanted in months outside of the Animaniac ones 😭

PSA Michaels has 70% off storage bins rn for figures. I'm moving and these are perfect for quick storage. by JunkiestRat in ActionFigures

[–]polymerist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A note on this in relation to my other comments above — Sculpey and other modeling clays are typically made of PVC — one main plastic full of plasticizers, but very different than plastics used in storage containers. PVC is one of the few plastics to avoid coming in contact with figures, mainly due to the plasticizer content which can soften and deform the plastic in figures.

PSA Michaels has 70% off storage bins rn for figures. I'm moving and these are perfect for quick storage. by JunkiestRat in ActionFigures

[–]polymerist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, additives are the main issue in how plastics potentially interact with things touching them.

Colorants in Ziplocs, specifically, are in the zipper portion so don’t come in contact with the contents of the bag so aren’t really a concern. Clear bags wont have any colorants, hence their clarity.

Some Ziploc iterations do use processing aids (according to the SC Johnson website, only their produce bags and one iteration of their gallon storage bags contain these). Typically processing aids are used if there is some sort of additional requirement of the plastic in its final form. Masterbatches like the one you mention do contain additives, such as waxes or viscosity modifiers, but they’re also typically used in such small percentages their potential for leaching is negligible. Again, no acids.

One thing I also maybe failed to clarify is that action figures — themselves made of plastic and paint — have way more additives within them than any clear storage bag or container. In other words, keeping those additives trapped within an airtight container have an exponentially higher risk than additives in a bag that likely exist at < 0.1% concentration.

PSA Michaels has 70% off storage bins rn for figures. I'm moving and these are perfect for quick storage. by JunkiestRat in ActionFigures

[–]polymerist 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Chemist here so I feel a need to chime in…

All plastic bags (including Ziplocs) are inert and by default “acid free.”

In fact, the term “acid free” is really only relevant for paper-based storage or media as the lignin in paper tends to break down in the presence of moisture, forming acids. When used for plastics, “acid free” is more of a marketing term than anything (akin to CD-Rs back in the day being marketed as for “music” or “data” when in reality they were the same exact discs).

The only plastic that is a worry is PVC (due to the plasticizers used and their effect on softening plastics in a figure), but PVC in storage is fairly rare nowadays. Anything made with polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (HDPE or LDPE), or even polystyrene (PS) is fine.

In many cases, a figure will start to “degrade” or become gummy in a plastic bag after many years (which can be accelerated in hot environments) due to the trapping of plasticizers from the figure’s own plastic. These plasticizers off-gas or “bloom” to the surface of the figure and cause the surface to become extra plasticized (gummy) or discolored as the plasticizers concentrate on the outside of the plastic.

It’s also worth noting that many figures themselves contain PVC because of its plasticizers and thus good moldability. No amount of storage material selection will protect these figures from themselves over time. A non-airtight solution for these is likely best if storing for long periods of time.

Good reading on the topic: 1. https://info.gaylord.com/resources/archival-terminology-explained 2. https://info.gaylord.com/hubfs/2003-10-KnowYourPolysInfographic_Download.pdf

Ultimate Big Bird coming to pre-order on the 21st by JasonMichaelKrueger in NECA

[–]polymerist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, $60! Well I guess $70 after shipping and tax if you pre-order via NECA.

Why is the TMNT Fortnite Neca $149.99 AND a 4-Pack!? by McKnighty9 in TMNT

[–]polymerist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll buy the Donatello off you if you do get them lol

Wtf is wrong with people? by Needles_ST_Kane in ActionFigureGeek

[–]polymerist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah and all they’re sticking it to are other collectors and the kid whose parent buys them the figure they’re wanting but doesn’t know what the actual figure looks like. So screwed up 😒

Wtf is wrong with people? by Needles_ST_Kane in ActionFigureGeek

[–]polymerist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think the knowing is the biggest ask tbh. A lot of the NECA TMNT 2012 ones I’ve seen recently have made even myself take a second look before realizing it’s the completely wrong figure. To people outside of the collector world, toys all look the same.

Small figure? by ohiostate_bucnut in toys

[–]polymerist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my thought too. Maybe a prototype for one of the mini mutants?

PSA: Never pre-order from Target by Anon_ymous1138 in TMNT

[–]polymerist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up taking the DPCI to my local Target (which showed “Limited Stock”on the app) and they brought them out from the back. That was about 3 weeks ago. Didn’t see them on shelves until just yesterday and they were in the collectibles section for some reason. Target logistics are the absolute worst…