borgified Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I have actually worked with Blue Nitrile (during my gearhead days) and now Food Safety Gloves in my Property management related field (haven't used cotton ones yet). The blue ones are most common to rip as @505thAirborne mentioned and is the mostly used in todays daily usage. Might pick up the cotton ones and try them on. 27 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: I always wash my hands too haha The plastic toothpick from a Swiss Army knife opens up landing gear and other assorted compartments nicely. You can also get a set of spudgers from Amazon for this usage as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDimensionalDave Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) Maybe I'm in the minority' here but I considered using cotton gloves back when Bandai started packing them in their premium Chogokin releases and I thought oh that's smart. But then I decided that life is short and we don't know how long we're going to be here and get to enjoy our things. I enjoy handling my collectibles. With all of my senses. Clean hands yes, gloves no. I like the actual tactile sensation I get from feeling the cold hard glossy paint on my SOC as I pick it up. Gloves just take away from that. It's like wearing a condom to have sex with your Wife when she's on birth control. That said I always wash my hands before either of those things. Lol Edited May 27, 2018 by SuperDimensionalDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I don't use any gloves for my valkyries or figures. I sure do for my mirror-finish plated model kits though, those things are fingerprint magnets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Every time I want to touch my Macross toys, I have made it a habit of going to the bathroom first to wash up, for fear of getting any residual make-up or lotion onto my valkyries. I have also not worn nail polish in about 2 months, as I use my nails to open up landing gear doors. I have also chipped a nail trying to get the landing gear down on my 1/60 VF-1 toys. So, gloves that let me handle my toys safely, and allow me to open up and retract landing gear would be nice. I guess it makes more sense in that case and I'm lucky I don't use makeup or nail polish to worry about it. But I know for sure I've handled most my toys since childhood after being out in the dirt and yeah, they are still fine. Again, totally get it and it's not a bad idea...just too much for me to worry about. I usually wash my hands before I touch the more expensive/delicate toys but I don't obsess over it. I have a box of surgical gloves too but I use them to prevent my hands from getting dirty when I'm doing some sort of craftwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I'm a child who loves to play with his toys and enjoying it. I don't need no gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) 25 minutes ago, SuperDimensionalDave said: Maybe I'm in the minority' here but I considered using cotton gloves back when Bandai started packing them in their premium Chogokin releases and I thought oh that's smart. But then I decided that life is short and we don't know how long we're going to be here and get to enjoy our things. I enjoy handling my collectibles. With all of my senses. Clean hands yes, gloves no. I like the actual tactile sensation I get from feeling the cold hard glossy paint on my SOC as I pick it up. Gloves just take away from that. It's like wearing a condom to have sex with your Wife when she's on birth control. That said I always wash my hands before either of those things. Lol Exactly! what @no3Ljm just said too! Edited May 27, 2018 by Slave IV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I use the white gloves from Yamato, plus they also included in their instructions to wear the Yamato helmet while handling all Valks. Also have a handy toothpick next to you. For more greasy stuff the like VF19 Valks that came with some residue I just wipe them down and use regular gloves. Never really cares before but it became a habit when entering the Macross room dealing with hazardous and pointy objects. Plus it sounds cool to tell someone: hey, hey you have to wear gloves before you enter, gives them a quick pause to say, oh crap what kind of bodily fluids must be laying around in this containment unit with a Macross Poster on the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 8 minutes ago, Kicker773 said: I use the white gloves from Yamato, plus they also included in their instructions to wear the Yamato helmet while handling all Valks. Also have a handy toothpick next to you. For more greasy stuff the like VF19 Valks that came with some residue I just wipe them down and use regular gloves. Never really cares before but it became a habit when entering the Macross room dealing with hazardous and pointy objects. Plus it sounds cool to tell someone: hey, hey you have to wear gloves before you enter, gives them a quick pause to say, oh crap what kind of bodily fluids must be laying around in this containment unit with a Macross Poster on the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slide Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 working all day with gloves [and the handwashing habit you develop in medicine], I usually just wash my hands to handle my growing [] collection, for fear of greasy nerd-finger-related consequences I only use gloves for model building or grody housework... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 washing your hands before any valk touching works best for me. It's one of my old habbit from the NES days. Wash my hands before touching the controller, make my friends do the same unless they bring their own controller. I try the glove thing and it just does't feel right. not to mention it can also scratch your toys if a speck of sand somehow gets on your gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) yes I always make sure I clean my hands while handling valks. I wipe my hands on my shirt before swooshing or transformations and never handle my valks without a shirt on. Edited May 27, 2018 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXis10z Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 On 5/23/2018 at 2:23 AM, no3Ljm said: Actually, I was just convincing myself that I don't need to replace my old Mark 6 with the recent Diecast release. Same goes with my War Machine. I had the same dilemma. But a local shop was clearing the diecast war machine at $130 so I got it and now the mark 6 as companion piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXis10z Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Just collected my MB Arbalest. Can't bear to rip out the tracing paper it's wrapped in yet. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Just something for Memorial Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focslain Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Not so much a toy purchase as a purchase for my toys. Got a pair of Detolf display cabinets so i can start collecting more Macross and Gundam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Love the Battlestars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Focslain said: Not so much a toy purchase as a purchase for my toys. Got a pair of Detolf display cabinets so i can start collecting more Macross and Gundam. Nice job; love the BSG ships Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Holidays are great because a bunch of stuff usually gets delivered right after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx31 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Also mail day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Hmm... Looking at the Illustrated Delta book has made me think that Arad is next is Miko (not clearly seen). I have not seen Mirage that openly expressive as she is having fun here as she's mostly reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 1 hour ago, borgified said: Hmm... Looking at the Illustrated Delta book has made me think that Arad is next is Miko (not clearly seen). I have not seen Mirage that openly expressive as she is having fun here as she's mostly reserved. You meant besides Mikumo? Yeah, looks like him holding the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Found these today Also, I found two billy bookshelves in the alley by our office that someone was throwing out. Needless to say, I brought them to my office and now have more display space for toys! I want to get glass doors but it seems hard to get at Ikea these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) And, here is one of the said Billy shelves with my Black Series helmets that I just opened and space below getting ready for some Valks! Edit: A wider shot showing the well guarded shelf and some of my overflow storage boxes. Edited May 29, 2018 by Slave IV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 3 hours ago, anubis20 said: Holidays are great because a bunch of stuff usually gets delivered right after Nice. Can you take some pics of Godzilla? I have to wait until June something for my Iron Spider figure. Teviews make it look good though, except the body isn’t metallic enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 And while I'm at it, a few of the other Hot Wheels I've found recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Mommar said: I have to wait until June something for my Iron Spider figure. Teviews make it look good though, except the body isn’t metallic enough. Yeah, even my Revoltech Spidey is more metallic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Isamu has a new friend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 29 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Isamu has a new friend.... Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachi Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 13 hours ago, Slave IV said: And, here is one of the said Billy shelves with my Black Series helmets that I just opened and space below getting ready for some Valks! Edit: A wider shot showing the well guarded shelf and some of my overflow storage boxes. Why does your office have so much space for your stuff? Are you the boss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 4 hours ago, hachi said: Why does your office have so much space for your stuff? Are you the boss? Haha, I'm not THE boss but I pretty much do my thing and people don't bother or question me much. Plus, I rarely get visitors and it was the big boss' decision to move us to a new spot with tons of private office space when all I need is a desk and a big monitor. I've been planning on displaying some toys there since the move and finding those shelves made it a no brainier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 BWHAHAHA! I now own @jenius's Yamato 1/3000 SDF-1. It is kind of cool being able to watch his Youtube review video and say "I own that!" (*looks at her SDF-1*) You're a celebrity! Thanks so much @jenius for the trade! And I hope to see a video review from you soon showing off something I once owned. (*so excited!*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Got another Lavaetein in the mail yestersday so had to shoot em together: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Shizuka the Cat said: BWHAHAHA! I now own @jenius's Yamato 1/3000 SDF-1. It is kind of cool being able to watch his Youtube review video and say "I own that!" (*looks at her SDF-1*) You're a celebrity! Thanks so much @jenius for the trade! And I hope to see a video review from you soon showing off something I once owned. (*so excited!*) I know the feeling. My VF-1J CF was featured in the VF-1 Mass Production review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I've got his Koenig Monster (standard version), and weathered olive drab Tomahawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex GS Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 33 minutes ago, Kuma Style said: Got another Lavaetein in the mail yestersday so had to shoot em together: Is the new version of the Lavaetein ?, really looking forward a comparison of the v1 with the v2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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