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[Motuxmen]

There's opinions both ways on if black light can fade plastics. It's not just the sun light that tans (like from a tanning bed) that can fade plastic. Any visible light can. That's where black light is tricky. It's not "visible" but still Uv. In the book "coloring plastic" it says black light may damage certain types.

But the thing that is more of an issue for me would be the "uv reactive" paint required to make it work. It's designed to absorb UV light. Which seems like to big of a risk on a 1000 dollar figure. But even more then that, modern plastic (and hot toys for sure) has a special chemical in the plastic to prevent fade and light damage. And the uv paint needed to get black light effects will probably damage and react to that chemical. Which, is bad. It would, or could, cause the dreaded pink panty issue. To me, it's just not worth the reward to try it. If your spending 700-1100 to buy a figure you can afford batteries. Or a soap reactor. Or just leave it as is lights off. i just can't see the upside being anywhere worth it for most people.

 

[Han Solo]

I honestly believe it depends on the wavelength of the UV.

Looking at this graph:

Black light is closer to the purples, which is pretty much harmless.

It's when you're getting closer to the middle and X-rays part (where raw unfiltered sunlight is) is when you start to get fading.

Oh interesting

 

[Loomunis]

There's opinions both ways on if black light can fade plastics. It's not just the sun light that tans (like from a tanning bed) that can fade plastic. Any visible light can. That's where black light is tricky. It's not "visible" but still Uv. In the book "coloring plastic" it says black light may damage certain types.

But the thing that is more of an issue for me would be the "uv reactive" paint required to make it work. It's designed to absorb UV light. Which seems like to big of a risk on a 1000 dollar figure. But even more then that, modern plastic (and hot toys for sure) has a special chemical in the plastic to prevent fade and light damage. And the uv paint needed to get black light effects will probably damage and react to that chemical. Which, is bad. It would, or could, cause the dreaded pink panty issue. To me, it's just not worth the reward to try it. If your spending 700-1100 to buy a figure you can afford batteries. Or a soap reactor. Or just leave it as is lights off. i just can't see the upside being anywhere worth it for most people.

Oh snap~ Didn't occur to me how UV light and UV paint can fade the original paint...great point Motux~ U saved me a world of pain in the long run. I'll be more cautious before attempting this mod. Your suggestions are duly noted ^_^

 

[Loomunis]

I honestly believe it depends on the wavelength of the UV.

Looking at this graph:

Black light is closer to the purples, which is pretty much harmless.

It's when you're getting closer to the middle and X-rays part (where raw unfiltered sunlight is) is when you start to get fading.

Awesome reference.. i shall tread cautiously ...

 

[Brainiac]

So we're thinking August for this guy? I hope that's the case

 

[tinlunlau]

Aren't our payments ending on april? Shouldn't it be sometime in April?

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[Han Solo]

Anytime before June will be good for me.. Heh heh.. But I think the hype will be on civil war soon.

 

[Brainiac]

Yup my last payment is in April

 

[EndoSickness]

April would rock. I have my money ready.
June, July for me then...

 

[Brainiac]

I'm mainly thinking Sideshows release date, which might be June or July

 

[EndoSickness]

Even later for me is no problem there.
The longer the better and to save more money...

 

[Brainiac]

Even later for me is no problem there.
The longer the better and to save more money...

 

[Tinman2000]

I've been saving money since the day I PO...bring on the HB!!!

 

[Brainiac]

I've been saving money since the day I PO...bring on the HB!!!

That sig!!

I think we're all very anxious to see pics of this one, and Ultron too for me

 

[YankeesFanboy]

I'm going to say August, maybe September.

 

[Tinman2000]

That sig!!

Yeah, it's my sig and it still makes me laugh.

 

[Auel]

I'm still wondering how the hell am I going to to shoot this beast I need a bigger backdrop!

 

[Brainiac]

I'm still wondering how the hell am I going to to shoot this beast I need a bigger backdrop!

Yes..... Yes you do
Collector/photographer problems

 

[Auel]

Yes..... Yes you do
Collector/photographer problems

You me

 

[LexiKon318]

I'm going to be soooooo freaking excited once we get the final product pics. I might just squeal.... A manly squeal of course.


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