stackables Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Just got the orange and purple two face in a trade and I noticed his face has some markings. Looks like some of his purple face paint bled over to his right side? Anybody know if there were some quality issues with the fig? I am pretty sure the figure is authentic. Would this be considered a misprint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoroakenfelder Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 looks like marker to me. considering the paint chips, I'd think it had been rubbed against something that bled. The purple is not the same color from one side to the other. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackables Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 I was thinking of trying some rubbing alcohol. Would that be a stupid idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoroakenfelder Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I don't know if it would be all that harmful. I used a magic eraser on some figures before. That is potentially destructive to the paint and finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 14 minutes ago, stackables said: I was thinking of trying some rubbing alcohol. Would that be a stupid idea? Looks like ink (it also has a bit of wear) - I wouldn't use rubbing alcohol. Just try rubbing it under water in the sink, maybe with a drop of liquid soap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelgazra Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I wash used Lego all the time. Soap won't wash printing off pieces. Feel confident in using more than a drop at a time Can't speak for isopro, though, I don't find it lifts stains or residues very well, usually just dilutes them, spreads them around, then dries before you can do anything about it. I'd definitely try the warm soapy water angle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I've used Goo Gone on some harder blemishes and it hasn't removed the original printing. Don't use an abrasive cloth and work the stain a few times. See if it starts coming off. Unfortunately, it looks like the left side printing is already scratched quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackables Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) I think I will end up hitting bricklink and just get another head. Edited July 1, 2016 by stackables 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Po-leesh remover of ny-eel, plus the fleece tipped scepter of Q-tip should do the trick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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