Italians vs. Us ponies (concerning heat applications...)

[Marlin]

Oh boy... sorry everyone, I seem to have been plaguing this place with questions lately...


I bought what would be a perfectly lovely Italian White Tootise off ebay, who arrived yesterday, but imagine how much my excitement plummeted when I went to place her on the table and she toppled right over. She can't stand on her own   


It's one of those cases where the vinyl in the legs has kinda warped a bit over time (you know, you often see it in the crumpet or buttons pose and it affects the ponies balance...) I've contacted the seller and it's resolved the best it's gonna be, but now I want to help this little pony!


I'm thinking hot water will be best to soften the vinyl in an attempt to reshape it as it cools down (is that correct?) but my question is, the softer vinyl that seems apparent on the Italians I've come across - should I treat it any differently to typical US/UK ponies (the only others I've really handled). I've placed ponies in hot water before for cleaning and seen how the vinyl softens up considerably. Just want to know if I should be aware of anything or if anyone has words of caution/advice before I go ahead.


Sorry if it seems a silly question... I just don't want to have this pony made any worse off!


Thanks 

[shabbychicdee]

no not silly but yes do soak the legs in freshly boiled water not just hot  but water that has just boiled to get best effect for one mintute then mold to your liking and then run very cold water over legs and set

i got 3 ponies in the mail with this but they were mentioned to be like this, sunnybunch was the only one that would not stand after only because she has one freakeshly long leg

[Saoirse]

Thats better than what I do I use the hot water and the put a pencil or folded card between the legs overnight..

no not silly but yes do soak the legs in freshly boiled water not just hot  but water that has just boiled to get best effect for one mintute then mold to your liking and then run very cold water over legs and set

i got 3 ponies in the mail with this but they were mentioned to be like this, sunnybunch was the only one that would not stand after only because she has one freakeshly long leg

[nhal039]

I dont even bother with the hot water, I just put cardboard or something similar putting her legs and leave for a couple of days and the issues is always solved

[tehrin]

You can always use a blowdryer too! That softens the vinyl up pretty quickly without getting it too hot! :3

[Marlin]

These are some great suggestions, thanks everyone! Here's hoping for some success and a new lease on life for the old gal 

[fingerpaints]

The tootsie pose is one that is notorious for not being able to stand on her own, what have been suggested above is your best bet at fixing her I would say she has either been stored or laying down, or possibly squished for a while, and the plastic has taken on that shape, plastic has a good memory however and will generally go back to its original shape with a little help