[Samga]

Hello!

Newbie question, i just got myself an airtight led-lighted rotating display case, and my plan was to get 2-3 TBleague figs with fullbody dresses and have them posed in a specific manner - nothing too extreme, mostly standing and gunholding, or sitting crosslegged. My plan is to never touch them again once theyre set in their pose, or at least not in 8-9 months, perhaps even years. Can i do that or something disastrous will happen to them over time ?

Thanks in advance for replies!

 

[DeltaForceChung]

"Full body" dresses . . .

HMMM . . .

Seamless bodies are meant to be displayed showing "skin".

If the bodies are fully covered / mostly covered, then a seamless body defeats the purpose.

You're likely be dismissive and not like the answer, but it's an answer based on what others asked the same before you.

 

[Samga]

"Full body" dresses . . .

HMMM . . .

Seamless bodies are meant to be displayed showing "skin".

If the bodies are fully covered / mostly covered, then a seamless body defeats the purpose.

You're likely be dismissive and not like the answer, but it's an answer based on what others asked the same before you.

Its more like skintight dresses, assassin/special agent, it still gives more natural look over hottoys or something i would think. Ive seen spiderman figures fully dressed but still have seamless body underneath it to be quite popular. Would they suffer from staying in the same "dynamic" pose for too long tho ?

 

[Stryker2011]

A lot depends on where you live, and where you keep them. Too hot/humid, dry, in direct sunlight, etc. I have many of mine in semi-action poses (most do not have excessively bent arms or legs, however), for years with no issue. That being said — all of mine are in a dark (blacked out windows), cool basement where the temp stays roughly the same all year, and stays the same humidity. If you don’t have any way to maintain much the same, you will end up with cracking and tearing of the skin — though if they are under clothes it may not be as apparent.

 

[The Great Shaggy]

Seamless bodies are meant to be displayed showing "skin".

If the bodies are fully covered / mostly covered, then a seamless body defeats the purpose.

You're likely be dismissive and not like the answer, but it's an answer based on what others asked the same before you.

And that is your opinion. I have a few seamless figures fully dressed and guess what, who the #*!( cares. I couldn't find a non-seamless figure to fit into a Vault Suit until I tried an extra Tbleague body that I had and it worked. You like them basically wearing nothing and others like to dress them, nobody's opinion is superior.

And while we're at it, stop acting like the local bar drunk that drives out all the new customers when they stop in. Last time I checked this place isn't overflowing with new members or activity. Try being more helpful for a change and it might have a positive impact that keeps people around longer instead of driving them away. 🤔

Hello!

Newbie question, i just got myself an airtight led-lighted rotating display case, and my plan was to get 2-3 TBleague figs with fullbody dresses and have them posed in a specific manner - nothing too extreme, mostly standing and gunholding, or sitting crosslegged. My plan is to never touch them again once theyre set in their pose, or at least not in 8-9 months, perhaps even years. Can i do that or something disastrous will happen to them over time ?

Thanks in advance for replies!

People have stated that the silicone material is the weakest at the joints and the figures shouldn't be posed for long duration in 'action' poses or with the joints bent ex. Sitting, before you start to notice cracks in material.

With that said, I've had three Tbleague seamless figures that are barely dressed with exposed joints in sitting and action poses for years (5+) and I haven't seen any rips or cracks in the silicone body. Of course they're out of direct sun exposure and low humidity here.

My advice. See what works for you and pose them they way you like. Check on them ever so often for any signs of fatigue and if you do start to see something change the pose or seek put some advice. If you can't find any here, head over to the One Sixth Figurrs forum and you'll find more helpful members there that can help you.

 

[Samga]

And that is your opinion. I have a few seamless figures fully dressed and guess what, who the #*!( cares. I couldn't find a non-seamless figure to fit into a Vault Suit until I tried an extra Tbleague body that I had and it worked. You like them basically wearing nothing and others like to dress them, nobody's opinion is superior.

And while we're at it, stop acting like the local bar drunk that drives out all the new customers when they stop in. Last time I checked this place isn't overflowing with new members or activity. Try being more helpful for a change and it might have a positive impact that keeps people around longer instead of driving them away. 🤔


People have stated that the silicone material is the weakest at the joints and the figures shouldn't be posed for long duration in 'action' poses or with the joints bent ex. Sitting, before you start to notice cracks in material.

With that said, I've had three Tbleague seamless figures that are barely dressed with exposed joints in sitting and action poses for years (5+) and I haven't seen any rips or cracks in the silicone body. Of course they're out of direct sun exposure and low humidity here.

My advice. See what works for you and pose them they way you like. Check on them ever so often for any signs of fatigue and if you do start to see something change the pose or seek put some advice. If you can't find any here, head over to the One Sixth Figurrs forum and you'll find more helpful members there that can help you.

Ive seen a lot of collectors' videos where they have like 20-30 seamless guys like this on the shelves behind their backs, all in Tpose, and i always thought daaaamn thats such a waste. I thought that these could serve as freely poseable statues for a small diorama, sounded like the greatest thing ever, i wondered why arent these more popular? Until i got the first body in hand, and had the manual state "pls dont leave it in dynamic pose, change pose every 1-2 days".

So far the replies here seem to be the most optimistic compared to other places i asked the same question.


Remember those old ass Action Man figures from Hasbro? I have a couple of them stashed away, and the early ones had full rubber bodies, which did seem to catch every issue possible despite always being left in the default pose - discolouration, tears, stretch marks, especially around the feet - until Hasbro changed their bodies to hard plastic, which i never really liked and stopped getting them. They really arent in any good condition after 20+ years, oozed some green stuff too throughout the years, but i cant find it in myself to throw them away.

I live in a rural area, no extreme weather, but dust is a thing - hence i would keep them in a sealed case, away from sunlight. Not too sure about humidity and temperature but these shouldnt swing too much either.

With that said, I've had three Tbleague seamless figures that are barely dressed with exposed joints in sitting and action poses for years (5+) and I haven't seen any rips or cracks in the silicone body.

This is exactly what im looking for, ive heard absolutely no one doing something like that so far. Would like to read more of this kind of experience. I guess i will keep checking them and post some pics, most of the stuff i POed arrives around september though.

 

[Mr Dave]

I have a first gen Phicen seamless body and the skin is still sound after a decade. I can't say the same for the terribly cheap quality plastic skeletons used prior to the stainless steel ones however. The left knee joint disintegrated the first time I ever went to pose it.

This doll has been in all sorts of conditions. For two years it was in someone's attic storage in Arizona and was subjected to temperatures which melt the thin, fake leather rubber clothing, so it seems to be random, most likely based on the mix quality of the rubber the day it was manufactured which dictates how durable it is.

 

[martian]

There are a couple of threads here in this forum showing the deteriorated states of Tbleague figures, usually shoulders, elbows and knee joints. Jiaou Doll is another, with less durable material. You should be able to find them by doing a search.