Comments on: Temperatures Rise, Figures Fall! A Recipe that Helps.

By: DanMan

DanMan — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:17:45 +0000

Hey Dan, I know this is a late response, but I was just admiring the display you have there. Where did you get those nice glass shelves?

By: MisterPL

MisterPL — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:03:08 +0000

This is the time of year when I find DC Direct figures on the floor due to increasing temperatures. It’s really bad when figures won’t even stand with the bases they come with, worse when the heat – and we’re talking upwards of 70-75 degrees – topples displays.

There were a few reasons why I stopped collecting Mattel’s JLU figures. One was the legs. I drilled far too many holes in their feet just so I could use generic bases to get them to stand. Shouldn’t have to boil ‘em either.

By: Veil1

Veil1 — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:50:17 +0000

This is also a great way to re form legs and arms that have been warped by being put in their bubble wrong. My Nemesis had a pretty severe case of club foot. But using Dan’s technique, he can now fight crime unhindered by his disability.

By: CantinaDan

CantinaDan — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:05:45 +0000

Erik, I’ve personally never had issues with paint using this method. The only problem I’ve had was with manhandling the soft plastic too much after it was heated and inadvertently molding it kind’uv crooked. But this was with Elongated Man so I could justify it!

By: Airmax

Airmax — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:31:35 +0000

Ha! Awesome, I *just* had someone ask me about this over the weekend – and now I have some place I can send em for a write up with pictures.

Love that shelf/display too.

By: superfriend

superfriend — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:08:07 +0000

Are there any issues with paint being disturbed by this process? I’ve always been worried about ruining the paint.

By: CantinaDan

CantinaDan — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:05:29 +0000

This is only a temporary fix for a few figures made from especially crappy plastic. I’ve treated Dove numerous times! Others respond well to a good adjustment and will stand straight for the long haul. My Wildcat had problems when I first got him but hasn’t toppled since I gave him “the treatment.” I think a lot has to do with how well you get the balance and weight distribution. It will help a weak ankle if there is not a lot of weight leaning either forward or backward.

By: elvis8batman

elvis8batman — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:16:54 +0000

Thanks for this, I know I’m going to have to do the same on a few of my JLU figures. But how permanent is it? If the temperature rises will the figures start leaning again or does this put them right once and for all?

By: zach

zach — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:22:08 +0000

Great article! Very funny, practical, and informative. I am going to have to try this right away…my Mr. Miracle fell over the other day as well and wiped out my entire GLC. thanks!