Fashion Star Fillie Collectors? Need help please (cleaning & PC)

[cloud_weaver]

Hi all!  I was able to find a fair conditioned FSF "Cleo".  She's from the Royal Beauties line as far as I can tell, though she has no accessories.

She needs a bit of work, but I *think* she's one of the more HTF girls...?  She has pretty bad paint chips and scuffs on the edges of all hooves, tips of ears, around her eyes, etc.  And she has stray marks all over her body.  Her mane and tail are straight, with no frizziness, but a small tuft of hair between her ears has been cut down to about 1 cm.

Please note, this is pre-clean up.   Haven't washed her at all yet!

visitors can't see pics , please register or login


visitors can't see pics , please register or login


visitors can't see pics , please register or login



So question time.  ^-^ 

What is the best, safest way to clean her body?  Normally I use acetone, but I'm sure that's not a safe option here.  How do I get the marks off her body without removing her paint?  Do I need to recurl her hair, or should a thorough conditioning be sufficient?

Is there any interest in her, even though she's got some flaws?  If so, what would a rough approx. value be on her?  I'm thinking of sticking her up on ebay in an auction and let it run.  Perhaps that would be best?

Thanks so much for reading!
Cloudie

[dori86]

She is beautiful even with her faults!!!!

[kaoskat]

I think if you are unsure how to clean her, I'd leave her be and let her new owner do it since you are planning to sell her anyway. As for value I have no clue but I can give this a bump.

[Galactica]

The price of these tends to fluctuate a LOT but that is definitely one of the harder to find girls-

check out this completed auction price!  I was a little stunned frankly, and I used to collect these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/094-RARE-Fashion-Star-Fillies-ROYAL-Beauties-Horse-CLEO-ACCESSORIES-/191055417606?pt=TV_Movie_Character_Toys_US&hash=item2c7bca5106

Here's a couple more though, for much less even though they seem to be more complete:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-KPT-Kenner-Fashion-Star-Fillies-Royal-Beauty-GORGEOUS-Cleo-w-HTF-anklets-/251448569226?hash=item3a8b80ad8a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-KPT-Kenner-Fashion-Star-Fillies-Royal-Beauty-EXCELLENT-Cleo-w-anklets-HTF-/251444538269?pt=TV_Movie_Character_Toys_US&hash=item3a8b432b9d

[Oneleo1]

For cleaning I use a magic eraser and dry with a cloth. I condition like I would a pony but just don't submerse them or run the under the water (except the hair)

[kellyponyfeathers]

Magic eraser will rub the paint off a little, especially if you scrub.  And fingernail polish remover will definitely remove the paint.

In great condition and complete with accessories, yeah, I'd say she goes for about $150.  With flaws and no accessories, a lot less, maybe $20 up to about $30.

[cloud_weaver]

thank you for your help ladies!  I will probably try a magic eraser on her and see - really it can't do that much more damage to her.  I think she will clean up lovely, and if someone is skilled at a touch up painting, she would be wonderful.  ^_^

I won't get to working on her for a while, want to wait until the baby's here and settled.  But I'll try and post "after" pictures once she's done. 

[xeevee]

Don't use a magic eraser, it will take the paint off.  I'd go with toothbrush and tooth paste, but be gentle.