How to Restore Collectables
Which Disney Resort is every kid's nicest vacation resort destination}.
At a guess that it would be Epcot for a reallyExciting time. Disneyland is most kids favourite with a chance of really meeting Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse . There are always lots of great fun things to do like exciting Rides and then there are Pirate Adventures and a heap of other activities to keep them amused all day long.
Restoring Collectibles
So you bought a really nice collectible !
Here are some tips on conservation.
THESE TIPS ARE USED ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK .
Cleaning
Collectibles look better when they are clean.
They have often been found in attics,cellars and suitcases.
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 NWT Disney Parks 17 inch Duffy Hidden Mickey Bear USA Baseball Outfit  US $9.99
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 Original WDW 12 My First Disney Bear with Bib MINT US $124.95
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 MIckey Mouse Magic Kingdom Stuff Animal US $50.00
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For paper based items - books magazines jigsaws
Just dust them.
Do not try to use a damp cloth or rag - this WILL DAMAGE the original.
Marks can be removed but you risk damaging your purchase so do not blame me !
This can be done with an ARTISTS PUTTY RUBBER.
A Putty rubber is a very soft rubber that artists use to remove marks.
Use it very gently and brush away any bits with a kleenex tissue.
Removing grease marks or crayon - very difficult but get an acid-free paper
Blotting paper is best for this.
Place over damaged/marked paper and gently use a domestic iron
(on a very low setting )
The blotting paper is more absorbent and should suck up grease or candle wax
Storage - old paper is susceptible to acid damage - buy ACID-FREE storage boxes for really valuable collectibles.
To find sources Google ACID-FREE STORAGE. Try photography sources for these too.
Restoring Tin Toys
Basically only clean off dirt and grease with a slightly damp cloth with DILUTE gentle washing up liquid.
NEVER use household cleaners or polishes.
DO NOT attempt to repaint damaged paint areas
- experienced collectors and dealers will know and return the item.
Removal of rust
(why did you buy something rusty ?)
You CAN remove rust with very fine grade emery paper (not recommended as damage may happen)
Alternatively with tin trains,automata try a very fine oil like 3-in-one or watchmakers oil on a very soft rag or a cotton bud.
To free moving parts that are rusted (are you sure you should buy stuff like this ?)
Go to a Motor Spares store and buy PENETRATING OIL
It usually comes in an aerosol so spray some on a RAG and use that.
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Do Not Spray Directly on the toy.
This should be applied very gently on a soft rag (not directly to the toy) a number of times.
Gently push the stuck part with a finger or orange stick/toothpick.
An Air Duster from a Photo store may help clear dust and rubbish from inaccessible places.
CLEANING JEWELRY
An Ultrasonic cleaner is best.
DO NOT use household cleaners on Jewelry
Cheap solution is our friend diluted washing up liquid and cotton wool sticks
To free a watch that is not working remove the movement and leave it in an oil bath for several hours
Watchmakers oil is best but 3-in-one will work.
Do Not poke about in the works or overwind the watch.
SOFT TOYS
A gentle vacuuming will get rid of dust and dirt (but watch out for loose parts or ribbons as the vacuum cleaner will eat them.)
Ribbons can be removed and hand washed with dilute washing up liquid
Unpicked seams can be sewn by hand (a sewing machine might damage the toy)
Bisque and porcelain heads can be cleaned with cotton buds and dilute washing up liquid
but I would not do it myself for fear of damage.
THESE TIPS ARE USED ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK .
BE CAREFUL - anything you do is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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Mickey Mouse and Minnie starred {first | early on |in their first film in the short Plane Crazy, which was screened first on May 15, 1928. The movie was co-directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.Ub Iwerks was also themain animator for this short, and reportedly spent six weeks working on it. In fact, Iwerks was the chief Cartoonist for every of Disneys short released in 1928 and 1929. Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising also helped Disney at the start of the Disney career. They had already signed their contracts with Charles Mintz, but he was still in the process of forming his new studio and so for the time being they were still working for and employed by Walt Disney . This short would be the last cartoon they animated under this somewhat awkward situation.
Filed under Disney collectibles by on Feb 3rd, 2009. 
