I suspect Hasbro knows everyone would kill for the Tapes, hence why we're getting them now. I also suspect that Hasbro will release every single tape sooner rather than later and in classic 2-packs. Dammit, going to and from Cotton-On Kids is going to well and truly feel like a walk of shame now and that sounds so wrong typing that but it's true.Originally Posted by reillyd
This is great news, I'm a big fan of Soundwave and Blaster and their cassettes. It's a pain knowing that this upcoming Soundwave will probably be a US Walmart exclusive and it'll cost me a fortune to obtain. I still have my MISB Encore Soundwave but I've been feeling a bit worried lately that the toy inside might be rusted (screws, metal parts, etc). At least with this new Soundwave, I could open up the Encore and check it out without feeling too guilty.
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Wait, rusted? Really? Even though its MISB? Without much exposure?
Being a non MISB collector i wasn't aware this was a thing to be mindful of...
On-topic though its great to see many of the classics like this rereleased. How have the molds(/moulds sorry if wrong) held up for this many years?
Yeah, moisture can still seep through the crevices of the box if it's kept in areas that are wet and/or humid. This is likelier to happen in tropical countries.
I bought an MISB Encore G1 Meister (Jazz) from an eBay seller in Hong Kong about 7 years ago and never opened it. Last year I noticed some white spots (mould growth) appearing on the inside of the plastic window. Also, looking through the plastic window, I noticed the car mode's axles (center of the wheels) were rusted. I ended up opening the box, cleaned off the rust and mould with WD-40.
I think it's a good idea to store MISB toys in a ziplock bag (you can find a variety of sizes at the supermarket) with a packet of silica gel to absorb any existing moisture.
Problem I have now with my MISB Encore Soundwave is that it's packed away in a box behind a shelf (hard to get to), and I got it before the Encore Jazz I mentioned earlier. So any mould and rust inside would have probably accumulated by now
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Damn, well, the more you know...Yeah, moisture can still seep through the crevices of the box if it's kept in areas that are wet and/or humid. This is likelier to happen in tropical countries.
I bought an MISB Encore G1 Meister (Jazz) from an eBay seller in Hong Kong about 7 years ago and never opened it. Last year I noticed some white spots (mould growth) appearing on the inside of the plastic window. Also, looking through the plastic window, I noticed the car mode's axles (center of the wheels) were rusted. I ended up opening the box, cleaned off the rust and mould with WD-40.
I think it's a good idea to store MISB toys in a ziplock bag (you can find a variety of sizes at the supermarket) with a packet of silica gel to absorb any existing moisture.
Problem I have now with my MISB Encore Soundwave is that it's packed away in a box behind a shelf (hard to get to), and I got it before the Encore Jazz I mentioned earlier. So any mould and rust inside would have probably accumulated by now
I guess you just have to hope for the best!
Yeah, thanks. At least I learned something from the experience
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Wow that's a great idea for misb. Going to sound really dumb, but where do you buy silica gel packs?
On the lookout for MISB Headmaster Highbrow, Takara or Hasbro. I'm sure I could make you a sweet deal!
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