Jakks Problem! Smoke...

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Hey,
I have a little problem. I bought 3 Jakks figures from ebay and they smell a bit like smoke (cigarette)... Does anyone know/have some tips, what should I do?? :/ 

Thank You!!

[TheXtremisT]

People say cover them in Baking Soda, but that rarely works properly.

I've heard you can transfer the smell to another plastic, by placing them in a brand new tupperware tub. Maybe get 3 or a large one for all of them, close the lid and leave them for a couple days.

Then throw the tubs away unless you can use them for something (like screws, nails etc in the garage) that won't matter if the contents is in a smoke-smelling container. Cos that's what you'll end up with.

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yeah, ur ed.

Thats why i never buy from or trade with smokers, its disgusting, it stinks, gets on other items, etc.

you may not care that you and your belongings smell like smoke, but i do and dont want mine smelling that way.

[Fig Heel]

I recently bought a BAF Teddy Long that was the worst smoke-tainted item I've ever experienced. It smelled to the point of gagging without even getting close to it. I propped him in front of the AC for a day (like literally on the vents lol) and the smells completely gone. Worked like a charm, but I'll never buy from a smoker again.

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Jun 18, 2015 17:31:31 GMT -5 @hamsterman said:

yeah, ur ed.

Thats why i never buy from or trade with smokers, its disgusting, it stinks, gets on other items, etc.

you may not care that you and your belongings smell like smoke, but i do and dont want mine smelling that way.

Chill... omg.
First of all I DON'T SMOKE. How did I know, that the seller is a smoker?!? .... lol
+ Next time, you better read my whole question: "I bought 3 Jakks figures from ebay and they smell a bit like smoke (cigarette)." 

^^^^^ SRY @hamsterman
I'm form Germany so, it's a bit hard to undestand everything in english. Sry.

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Jun 18, 2015 18:19:20 GMT -5 Fig Heel said:

I recently bought a BAF Teddy Long that was the worst smoke-tainted item I've ever experienced. It smelled to the point of gagging without even getting close to it. I propped him in front of the AC for a day (like literally on the vents lol) and the smells completely gone. Worked like a charm, but I'll never buy from a smoker again.

Thanks, I'm going to try that! ...damn smokers... omg lol. I can't understand, how they can smoke in their room with the figures...

[figurecollector]

Jun 20, 2015 7:03:41 GMT -5 @ewwanimation said:

Jun 18, 2015 17:31:31 GMT -5 @hamsterman said:

yeah, ur ed.

Thats why i never buy from or trade with smokers, its disgusting, it stinks, gets on other items, etc.

you may not care that you and your belongings smell like smoke, but i do and dont want mine smelling that way.

Chill... omg.
First of all I DON'T SMOKE. How did I know, that the seller is a smoker?!? .... lol
+ Next time, you better read my whole question: "I bought 3 Jakks figures from ebay and they smell a bit like smoke (cigarette)." 

I believe that the person making the comment meant that "You" in the "You may not care" was a reference to the seller not caring about how the seller or the seller's belongings smelled, not a reference to "you", the thread maker.

Anyway, I have heard of several things. One is to use baby wipes although I would think there would be some slickness or film that you would then have to wash off with soap and water. Another is to put the figures in a sealed container large enough to hold the figures and an open zip lock bag. The bag would hold a scented dryer sheet. The explanation was that the dryer sheet would put a film on the figure if it was in contact with the figure that would be difficult to get off which is why it is in the open zip lock bag. Keep it in there a few days before checking on it.

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Jun 20, 2015 8:11:43 GMT -5 figurecollector said:

Jun 20, 2015 7:03:41 GMT -5 @ewwanimation said:

Chill... omg.
First of all I DON'T SMOKE. How did I know, that the seller is a smoker?!? .... lol
+ Next time, you better read my whole question: "I bought 3 Jakks figures from ebay and they smell a bit like smoke (cigarette)." 

I believe that the person making the comment meant that "You" in the "You may not care" was a reference to the seller not caring about how the seller or the seller's belongings smelled, not a reference to "you", the thread maker.

Anyway, I have heard of several things. One is to use baby wipes although I would think there would be some slickness or film that you would then have to wash off with soap and water. Another is to put the figures in a sealed container large enough to hold the figures and an open zip lock bag. The bag would hold a scented dryer sheet. The explanation was that the dryer sheet would put a film on the figure if it was in contact with the figure that would be difficult to get off which is why it is in the open zip lock bag. Keep it in there a few days before checking on it.

oh oops SORRY!! @hamsterman 
I'm form Germany so, it's a bit hard to undestand everything in english. Sry.

Thanks for the tips figurecollector  

[honeybear 619]

Jun 18, 2015 18:19:20 GMT -5 Fig Heel said:

I recently bought a BAF Teddy Long that was the worst smoke-tainted item I've ever experienced. It smelled to the point of gagging without even getting close to it. I propped him in front of the AC for a day (like literally on the vents lol) and the smells completely gone. Worked like a charm, but I'll never buy from a smoker again.

Did it effect the colour of the figure?

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Jun 20, 2015 8:18:28 GMT -5 @ewwanimation said:

Jun 20, 2015 8:11:43 GMT -5 figurecollector said:

I believe that the person making the comment meant that "You" in the "You may not care" was a reference to the seller not caring about how the seller or the seller's belongings smelled, not a reference to "you", the thread maker.

Anyway, I have heard of several things. One is to use baby wipes although I would think there would be some slickness or film that you would then have to wash off with soap and water. Another is to put the figures in a sealed container large enough to hold the figures and an open zip lock bag. The bag would hold a scented dryer sheet. The explanation was that the dryer sheet would put a film on the figure if it was in contact with the figure that would be difficult to get off which is why it is in the open zip lock bag. Keep it in there a few days before checking on it.

oh oops SORRY!! @hamsterman 
I'm form Germany so, it's a bit hard to undestand everything in english. Sry.

Thanks for the tips figurecollector  

yep 

honeybear 619  sometimes it can turn them yellowish because of the nicotine.

[classicstar]

Just put the figure in a large ziplock bag with a few dryer sheets for a week.. make sure its a smell you like because it will stick with the figure for awhile. But the smoke smell should be gone.

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Jun 21, 2015 12:50:04 GMT -5 classicstar said:

Just put the figure in a large ziplock bag with a few dryer sheets for a week.. make sure its a smell you like because it will stick with the figure for awhile. But the smoke smell should be gone.

Thx!

[Fig Heel]

Jun 20, 2015 9:15:03 GMT -5 honeybear 619 said:

Jun 18, 2015 18:19:20 GMT -5 Fig Heel said:

I recently bought a BAF Teddy Long that was the worst smoke-tainted item I've ever experienced. It smelled to the point of gagging without even getting close to it. I propped him in front of the AC for a day (like literally on the vents lol) and the smells completely gone. Worked like a charm, but I'll never buy from a smoker again.

Did it effect the colour of the figure?

Not at all. Not sure why it would though. Worked like a charm for me.

[Darkhawk]

It's a b**ch to get the smell of smoke off a figure. I've had 2 figures in the past that smelled and was never able to get the smell off. My dog accidentally chewed one of them and I just put the other figure in the garage. Anyways I was able to get the smell of some figures boxes though.