How to Clean Toys!

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Have you ever wondered how to get your action figures clean and keep them that way? In this video, I teach you how to clean collectible toys. I talk about both loose and mint on card figures in addition to often forgotten details like action figure clothing and action figure hair. Even if your trying to salvage a carded action figure, I have you covered!
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@shaniebaby333 3 жыл бұрын

Mr clean... yep, heard that one few million times.. i too am a bald nerd who loves figures

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Haha we are becoming a stereotype

@psiblaze488 2 жыл бұрын

As another bootleg Professor X, I'm all for embracing that stereotype 🤷🏽‍♂️

@billpagan3070 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, I have almost watched all your videos in a single weekend!😂 Great job!👍

@Nerdzoic 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! That means a lot!

@somethingawesome9547 3 жыл бұрын

I have just started to do the same. And I do not collect figures. I only collect some Star Wars LEGO and Castle themed LEGO.

@yusrizaabdullah 3 жыл бұрын

Because of your videos I’m starting to collecting star wars black series again. Thank you.

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Have fun with it!

@tiredfrog308 Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the advice! I‘ve never thought about using makeup brushes before, but I have plenty so I’m definitely going to incorporate that in to my future cleaning routine. Also, in terms of cleaning, I’ve always found my Hot Toys figures the most intimidating to do for fear of damaging them. At least loose action figures are significantly less intimidating. 😂

@garyw.feather2750 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Those were great!

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

@aDudesNerdery 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate this, I pickup a good portion of my figures from ebay lot wins(like you, I get excited about good value buys)and like to clean them thoroughly! Maintaining the cards info was helpful👍👍

@Nerdzoic 4 жыл бұрын

Good, glad to help!

@AbhikShome Жыл бұрын

I am looking to buy from ebay too but i am unsure how to clean them thoroughly. Can you please give me your best tips?

@paolomongon6616 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, just bought some Remco figures and some have the sticky feeling. Gonna clean em using your method.

@slurpwis 2 жыл бұрын

Your video is incredibly helpful!

@Nerdzoic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad!

@juandavidbedoya6464 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video that drove me to subscribe, thanks man!

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, hope it helped!

@dgenergene4418 3 жыл бұрын

Well done thank you for the benefit of your knowledge Sir, I enjoy your vids

@itcamefromthenerdcave1669 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Maybe interesting thought on the yellowed blister you showed. One of my (too) many other hobbies is model building. Often when you get a vintage kit, the clear film of the decals have yellowed. I've read many times in modelling magazines and books that you should put the decal sheet in a sunny window and the sunlight will fade the yellowness. Have never tried it myself and kind of doubt it would work since in my experience, sunlight is generally no bueno. However, it might be an interesting experiment to try it on a yellowed out blister.

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Maybe I'll try the experiment with a moc that I don't as much about in case it doesn't work. I agree with you that normally sunlight I thought would fade the colors in general not just the yellow price tag.

@sicklenelson3630 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Any idea on how to get vintage motu figures torso apart easily?...the toy polloi method worked (but only for battle armor skeletor/he-man...not others)

@nbacoco 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video man! Do you think its alright to UV light sanitize our Siege/ER toys? Will it not damage the toy?

@nbacoco 2 жыл бұрын

Ver nice video! Do you think it is okay to clean my Transformer siege , WFC toyline with just bar soap and warm water?

@timrice7317 2 жыл бұрын

Very instructive.

@rcdune7132 Жыл бұрын

I need to know good methods to just keep dust away!! Also Big Nerdy, do you know if like Lysol wipes or stuff like that, maybe baby wipes even is good for cleaning loose figures or is that a big No?

@edwinyi7064 3 жыл бұрын

I use the Winix-5500 in my collection room and only need to dust once every 3 months. But I have hard wood floors so it may be different for people who have carpeting.

@brandonallas9808 3 жыл бұрын

Very valuable information

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brandon for watching my channel.

@aryapandey4582 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt! Love your videos. Been watching them all day! A little specific request, but how about you make a video on best action figure stands? I've been having a hard time finding good and reasonable ones...!

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I am still looking for the "perfect" one myself, ill share when I find it

@aryapandey4582 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nerdzoic Sure! All the very best for the channel! It's gonna blow up very very soon, I have 0 doubts!

@turboking9238 2 жыл бұрын

Really hope this helps me clean my Scud The Disposable Assassin figure, I think I'll keep doing a bit more research just to be sure.

@toy-roundup 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome I just had a heman sent to me my buddy in Arizona needed his bands fixed on heman hes absolutely gorgeous I been looking to see what I can use to clean him anyways to make him shine even more so with that im subscribing to u

@ratinthehat_ 11 ай бұрын

Thanks brother I just bought some figures from Japan and they were much cheaper bc of the stickiness. I’m excited to try your advice :)

@Cluckkent88 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting I was trying to figure out how to clean G.I classifieds factory, gunk off them.

@spacecrimebeatz Жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@orl1102 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video. Will this technique also remove mold/mildew odors? Had a bunch of loose Marvel Legends stored in a shed a few years and they kind of stink.

@Nerdzoic 2 жыл бұрын

It might, I'd suggest running an air purifier and also getting some baking soda and putting the loose figures in a large container with a lid and place the bag of baking soda in it. Obviously, don't dump the baking soda on or under the figures, but an air tight container with the open bag of baking soda should help. Maybe check on the smell in a couple days and if it's still there try a week. Let me know how it turned out.

@Artkaillector 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Wondering, do you have a dehumidifier to prevent dust and mold on your shelves,packaging and action figures? Thanks!

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kaysen-I do have a dehumidifier and an air purifier running to keep them dry and as dust free as I can besides personally dusting each figure.

@Artkaillector 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nerdzoic Thank you very much dear! Was able to invest in a dehumidifier for now! Will save up for an Air Purifier too really soon!

@gianferrer1289 2 жыл бұрын

Is cleaning with soapy water safe for expensive figures like Mafex and Figuarts? My figures got exposed to someone with the virus and I'm not sure if spraying them with disinfectant is safe.

@hyp3rimag Ай бұрын

Just found this video thanks! Also not sure if you ever got around to it but I highly recommend an air purifier and id say to get a pretty decent one because a cheap one will just not be effective when it comes to these. Dust your collection room first so that when you add the air purifier you have something measurable as you can wait and see how long it takes until you really need to dust again. You'll be amazed at just how much dust it removes from the air as long as you change the filters every 3 months or so. I recommend something from Winnix or a brand such as Coway. Levoit does a decent job as well.

@ericlebreton3196 10 ай бұрын

Thank you verry much sir✌🏻

@falcon6415 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a 1964 12 inch gijoe from England he has a really bad musty smell any suggestions what I can do with him has no visible mold on him just stinks

@Nihil0s 3 жыл бұрын

I put an air purifier in my room and I don't have nearly the problem with dust that I used to. It's one that uses a HEPA filter. Just be sure the cfm is high enough for the volume of your room(s).

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Very solid advice @Nihil0s. Thanks for sharing.

@PetSymmetry 2 жыл бұрын

I have an air purifier in my room for a…different reason… but damn happy to hear it’s also helping out my figures

@tactlessbeast6737 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Great vid. Save silica packs from shoes and electronics. They can be used to absorb moisture in your storage bags and boxes. Silica packs never expire.

@Nerdzoic 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip TactlessBeast. Thank you for sharing.

@artkingofwholefoods74 Жыл бұрын

THANKS DUDE. 🙏👍🏼

@acheron9515 3 жыл бұрын

I'm about to sound dumb but dawn wont make the paint fade?

@johnnybrown2893 3 жыл бұрын

I just had my sick cat vomit on two marvel legends while I was at work. The vomit was already dried when I found them so I let them soak in warm water for a bit to make it soft. Rinsed them with a hot water from a shower hose. Them let them sit in boiling water for a short time because I didn't want to risk cleaners removing any paint or deco

@briandeleon7753 2 жыл бұрын

Armor all works to give it that shine and keep the figures looking clean and protects them also, after washing them with dish soap (Dawn) I did this to my vintage thundercats and they look new 😁👍🏼👍🏼

@Nerdzoic 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip Brian-thank you.

@georgerollinmud5953 3 жыл бұрын

Good day dude, i was wondering.. How do i clean the tip of my luke skywalker nose?. The black boot/leg of another figure colour transferred to his nose tip?.

@daddyswitlgirl 4 ай бұрын

Try zit cream on the spot, wrap in plastic wrap and put in the sun for a few hours. When you take out of the sun, wipe off cream and see if the spot is gone. If not, repeat steps until gone. This is what is used on spots like this on dolls.

@jasonwells5737 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video and you’re pretty funny that’s why I keep coming back

@Nerdzoic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason I appreciate that, it means a lot!

@PelucheProductions 7 ай бұрын

I know this is an old video but, for carded action figures, could hydrogen peroxide be used to clean mold off or does that ruin it?

@Interlude.idle26 Жыл бұрын

I have a very important question, how do you store loose action figures when moving??

@chenyongxing5150 2 жыл бұрын

can i clean with alcohol or vinegar for merker blue on anime figures ?

@moviemakerwannabe 3 жыл бұрын

Sunlight and certain other light can discolor some plastics and PVC materials. It's oxidation like cars get. There are cleaners to remove oxidation for cars, even plastic parts on cars but I'm not sure if they would be safe for toys or packaging.

@mattmcgee2824 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Im also curious about the softer plastic rubbery clothing and hair like on the old toy biz lord of the rings figures or marvel legends, dish soap does ok for some, but not others...

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good question. Maybe try some vinegar with baking soda and lightly brush with a toothbrush. It's gentle enough not to strip the paint, but the combination should give it a good cleaning.

@mattmcgee2824 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nerdzoic Thanks! I'll give it a try!

@ejc2064 3 жыл бұрын

Besides make up brushes which are awsome, cheap acrylic paint brushes set can be a god send for joints cracks and mold lines etc. Also a Acrylic brush for dry brushing and alcohol water mix and some short light fast strokes can even clean up a lot of nicotine stains.

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks great advice EJ. Thanks for sharing.

@xerxces2112 2 жыл бұрын

Basting brushes from your local grocery store work well too.

@twentyoneplusvideo0472 Жыл бұрын

5 below or The Dollar Tree is perfect for obtaining these brushes.

@ronaldpeel7288 4 жыл бұрын

I have a few Mattel Dc Universe figures and the plastic has a yellow tint to the different parts on the figure like the torso or the legs. How can I restore the color back.

@Nerdzoic 4 жыл бұрын

If your lucky, you might be able to get it off with the denture cleaner. If the yellowing is from smoke though, its near impossible to get off

@drlazlo76 4 жыл бұрын

Hydrogen peroxide works great on figures that have yellowed over time. I used a typical cereal bowl. Added four storm troopers and filled it with hydrogen peroxide and let them sit in the sun for two hours. They came out bright white. I couldn't believe it. I was so frightened to leave any action figure in the sun even for a second. Also, another great video sir. Keep up the great work.

@Nerdzoic 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@monsters1942 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mate, what is your recommendation to clean NECA figures here's the one I need to clean ; NECA Ultimate Comando, Terminator tech noir, Terminator police assault. Thank for your help, really appreciate it. Keep up your amazing videos, 💯😸🙏

@monsters1942 Жыл бұрын

I'm just afraid that NECA figure painting may fade or disappear.

@SwirlsOfArt 27 күн бұрын

How do you remove mold from toys that are hallow?

@yourfavoritemandalorian1075 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the boba fett helmet.. how should I clean that?

@gskate117 2 жыл бұрын

Damn what a life saver.

@patadiwagaming8217 2 жыл бұрын

Can you help me to clean my trex toy i just bought this on a yard sale. But someone pud paint in it

@odoplaydead5012 5 ай бұрын

My dad is giving me a bunch of his old Spawn figures. I’m going to try this to clean them up Only keeping a few so hopefully I can get the ones I’m getting rid of nice and presentable for their new owners

@jezlewis125 3 жыл бұрын

I use a rainbow air purifier that works pretty well. It uses water so you don’t have to buy filters for it.

@AvelierPlays 3 жыл бұрын

Wont DAWN soap damage the figure or the paint?

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

As long as you dilute it and don't let it sit long, I have had no issues.

@glx3846 2 жыл бұрын

How do you clean a loose vintage action figure without damaging the paint and rubber on it and design?

@carrasco2011sc 7 ай бұрын

I am trying to remove the ash looking spots on my action figures, any ideas?

@jerendenlar 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to like the video, so I can come back to it later :D

@mikeweaver6532 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@rukielyte1216 3 жыл бұрын

My Darth Vader's Cape and half skirt can't be removed! So is it safe to clean it along with the figure and let it dry?

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

I think, maybe hand dry the figure so that it does have a spot to stay wet!

@benquirobiequiratman4646 7 ай бұрын

Nice to meet you DungeonnMaster

@robertmarkold3408 3 жыл бұрын

What about using a small paint brush

@benquirobiequiratman4646 7 ай бұрын

it works to

@Christian_Ada1 Жыл бұрын

What about paint stains on figures from rubbing on other figures

@Lavos2007 11 ай бұрын

so yellowing for figures comes from oxygen exposure...its a chemical reaction causing breakdown of the plastic, or more specifically the Bromine that is a flame retardent chemical added to the plastics to stabilize them in their liquid form, and this may or may not happen to new on card toys its a bit of a matter of luck, but storage conditions can also impact the chance too

@Grimfate013 Ай бұрын

Plastic if any variety will eventually oxidize and become brittle depending on the environment that it's kept in. Regardless, time will turn clear plastic yellow. It was never made to last. Now there is a unique way of getting rid of it. But it only be for non-packaging plastic. I've seen a lot of luck with hydrogen peroxide and UV light on getting it the yellow tinge out of plastic

@arthurhall8238 3 жыл бұрын

Hello nerdy tongue-pierced one....The yellowing on the blister is mainly from light and exposure.....not smoking.

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Maybe, but my bedroom was in the bottom of a bi-level with barely any sunlight so I think that part was mainly the heavy chain smoking.

@arthurhall8238 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nerdzoic - wow...that's a lot of smoke.

@dumbzillarobo1212 3 жыл бұрын

Actually both are factors to yellowing.

@LesPaul2006 Жыл бұрын

The thought of soaking any action figures with paint on them makes me very anxious, always has.

@miles_09 4 жыл бұрын

Does this work with funko pops

@Nerdzoic 4 жыл бұрын

honestly have not tried. The biggest concern with them is getting water stuck in the head. I would try dawn with a toothbrush and not submerging them.

@moviemakerwannabe 3 жыл бұрын

glass enclosed cabinet helps protect from dust

@ragnarokk7384 3 жыл бұрын

How about paint transfer

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. I’m thinking a repaint of the area is the best option without stripping too much

@tatt4music 3 жыл бұрын

I have an air purifier in my collection room. I only need to dust about twice a year.

@Byle1990s 2 жыл бұрын

In England we call dish soap. Washing up liquid and the main brand is fairy which comes in green.

@MrPC1121 4 жыл бұрын

Lemon pledge is also recommended by Consuela

@Nerdzoic 4 жыл бұрын

My Consuela impression did not make it through the edit, but she does. Name brand only, the off brand leaves a film

@JoeTheDIY 4 жыл бұрын

How do you straighten a warped card on a carded figure?

@Nerdzoic 4 жыл бұрын

good question. depending on the figure, a lot of the time a plastic clam shell will slowly bend it back into place

@JoeTheDIY 4 жыл бұрын

@@Nerdzoic I had the epic awesome KISS figures in (poorly done) storage, but the card is bent, not crimped, at a place where the plastic will not affect it. Have you experimented with heat or something to get a card straight?

@kiwibonsai2355 3 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on that would be Cards : Light steam then set. Bubbles : hot water the egdes, tape straws to a vacuum and use as a puller.

@sicklenelson3630 2 жыл бұрын

I have discovered that hanging carded figure on wall and ALOT of tacks about an inch or 1/2 an inch apart will pull the package back to normal (do not pierce package, but get it close enough that head of tack will hold it down)...at least til you can find some clamshells

@JoeTheDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@sicklenelson3630 I will try this, thanks!

@toy-roundup 3 жыл бұрын

No bubby the bubble on mocs turn yellow over time most likely the sun and just dirt and dust great idea I think ill leave the my mocs alone lol I have 140k in mocs only couple are yellow

@E.draven619 2 жыл бұрын

Do you how to clean chrome paint on toys?

@htownklown85 3 жыл бұрын

How do I get rid of smoke smell from action figures?

@Nerdzoic 3 жыл бұрын

You could try to air them out. If they are out of the box you could try air freshner spray like Ozone or fragrance free Febreze. If they're MOC I'd only air them out and see if that helps. Good luck Tony.

@goon5544 3 жыл бұрын

I opened my box of men a few weeks after many many many years and went through them and noticed the stickiness.

@twistedgamerzone5798 3 жыл бұрын

Can I clean 1992 ninja turtles movie star figurines with soap?

@phantasm81 3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@georgemartinez1720 2 жыл бұрын

Dawn baking Soda and white Vinager

@benquirobiequiratman4646 7 ай бұрын

i don't keep mine in box now days it Colects more dust

@benquirobiequiratman4646 7 ай бұрын

Dawn works

@DedJezter 11 ай бұрын

I know I'm late to the party, but you can ckean the yellow from the bluster packs and from figures. Not just smoke will yellow some plastics, some plastics will just absorb pollutants from the air. So, how to clean. First you'll want to go to a beauty store (get some makeup brushes while you're there and stop pissing off the wife. 😉 ) You want to find a Hydrogen Peroxide based hair bleching cream... not liquid, but cream. The higher the percentage the better. 15 - 20% is easy to find, 40% is hard to find but will make it go faster. Paint the creme onto the yellowed plast and then subject it to UV light either with a high power black light or just leave it in the sun (Powerful Black Lights are much faster than the sun), cover anything that could fade like the card board backing. Don't get the cream on the cardboard. For full plastic figures, get a large glass jar, mason jars are cheap and easy to find. (Walmart has a selection of larger single mason jars that can fit most anything) Now either mic cream with water and fill jar or just use liquid hydrogen peroxide (3% will take days in the sun or 24 hours in blacklight) and again, subject to UV light. Hope this helps some of you out.

@georgemartinez1720 2 жыл бұрын

Magic Sponge Mix soap mix with Egg beater

@georgemartinez1720 2 жыл бұрын

Heavy stains brass cleaner blue Scotch Brite

@42030 9 ай бұрын

I need help,I have a weird blue stain on my “the spot” figure,what do I do,I tried using alcohol,soap and just things that people recommend me but it won’t go away,SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!! 😭😭😭😭

@benquirobiequiratman4646 7 ай бұрын

they Dhould of kept them Joes 12 inch & change the joes into HeMan Size