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02-27-2012, 03:33 PM | #1 |
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Can anyone confirm, Was the Vector jet pure white when new or was it always a slightly creamy white?
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02-27-2012, 03:35 PM | #2 |
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Define "pure white" - I know both of the Vectors I've owned over the years have yellowed a bit, but I can't remember if they started off Snow Cat white or a slightly different shade. Keep in mind, I haven't seen a fresh-from-the-box Vector since 1988 or so, and the exact hue of the toy wasn't my concern so much as how freakin' AWESOME it was. Still quite possibly my favorite Joe jet, even after all these years...
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02-27-2012, 03:44 PM | #3 |
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Define "pure white" - I know both of the Vectors I've owned over the years have yellowed a bit, but I can't remember if they started off Snow Cat white or a slightly different shade. Keep in mind, I haven't seen a fresh-from-the-box Vector since 1988 or so, and the exact hue of the toy wasn't my concern so much as how freakin' AWESOME it was. Still quite possibly my favorite Joe jet, even after all these years...
Was it originaly pure white like the Snow Cat or was it a slightly creamier white (Not yellowed but definately an "Off White" Colour?
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02-27-2012, 03:49 PM | #4 |
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Accounting for the lighting, it looks like the Vector Jet was pretty much Anti-Flash White originally.
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02-27-2012, 03:49 PM | #5 |
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IIRC the Vector was not the same bright white plastic as the Wolf or Snow Cat. It was almost an eggshell color.
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02-27-2012, 04:50 PM | #6 |
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I distinctly remember the Vector being an off white color as well!
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02-27-2012, 05:21 PM | #7 |
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I always just thought of the Vector as white, but now that you mention it, maybe it wasn't as white as the snow vehicle from Battle Force 2000.
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02-27-2012, 05:40 PM | #8 |
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Cheers guys, I've had an off coloured/yellowed one for a while, I've been peroxide treating it but I can't get it any whiter, I guess that is now it's true colour!
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02-27-2012, 06:01 PM | #9 |
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They were a dull "white" color(no yellow hue) but the pastics that were used were very susceptable to UV damage. They would discolor completely through as did some other toys. We have a Defiant that does not "appear to be yellowed" but it's color has changed all the way through. We know this as the little panel covers were inside of it and they had not changed nor had the stand up portions floor panels. But the entire shell is a slightly darker color.
We also have a Maggot that has changed to a really nice O.D. Green all the way through, but the accessories are not changed. HTH |
02-27-2012, 11:58 PM | #10 |
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"patina" on gi joes, lol
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