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08-24-2018, 11:58 PM | #1 |
Deceptive Warfare
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sheboygan, WI
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Hey Hiss Tank gang, I bought a lot on ebay of various broken joes and started fixing them up when I discovered this weird tan/grey (sorry I'm colorblind) pants version of Ripper. It looks like a factory paint job and the black boots are not faded making me think, could this have actually happened? Take a look at the pictures and let me know what you think. Thanks!
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08-25-2018, 12:03 AM | #2 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Sorry, I'm sure it's just discoloured light blue plastic. That sort of even discolouration can happen if it's kept in a plastic bag that has a high acid content in the plastic. However that is some very nice gold paint on his armband and knuckle dusters - it's rare t see gold paint in such good condition 34 years after it was made.
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08-25-2018, 12:13 AM | #3 |
Deceptive Warfare
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sheboygan, WI
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The plastic itself internally is the same color so if that's the case it's a complete chemical transformation, much uglier than the original's composition. The gold is strong and the brass knuckles are cool too, thanks for noticing Marty!
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08-25-2018, 12:57 PM | #4 |
I just want foam gliders.
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Someone had a Sky Patrol Night Raven's plastic turn a completely different color, even on the inside... it looked factory! The sun can do weird thing to plastic and the chemicals used. I would venture to guess the color just faded.
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08-25-2018, 02:59 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: May 2018
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I have a rare dark-teal pants version of '87 Gung-Ho in that case. He honestly made me think twice about what colour his pants usually are, but it was just a very consistent and convincing colour change. Blue plastic seems to be the worst, along with the obvious white.
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08-25-2018, 04:45 PM | #6 |
Deceptive Warfare
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sheboygan, WI
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Thanks Xerofall and Swampviper, I am surprised by the color morph and I'm sure you guys are right about it. Wild what can happen over the years with exposure to light/storage. Time to start hunting for some blue pants so Ripper can sport his jeans and not these office khaki slacks.
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