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Friday, April 1, 2016

Methods To Ensure That Your Metal Soldier Figurines Do Not Oxidize

By Catherine Roberts


When children are growing up, they need to learn how to be creative and have as much fun as possible. One of the ways to keep children preoccupied is to buy them different types of toys. These toys create a lot of fun to the children for they can play different games with them. For the figurines to last long, it is very important to make sure that they are also well taken care of. The following are pointers on how to take care of 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.

When you want to do a display of your toys, it is advisable to make compartments that are dust free. If the displays are open, dust and air will get into contact with the figures, and this will make them look neglected and old. A well-designed case for display not only makes the figurine attractive but also protects it from reactions with air and moisture.

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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