Sun Damage Advice?

[xTic_Tac_Toex]

This advice isn't actually for a pony, but plushie collectors might have similar issues, and hence be able to help me out with. I own this rather large Simba plush:

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He was a shop display for The Lion King II in 1999 - there were less than 10 of them made to my knowledge, so he's worth quite a bit! The problem is that the only place I can keep him is in front of my bay window. I've owned him for about a year now, and as it's been so hot in the UK for the past couple of months, it suddenly occured to me that he might be fading in the sun.

I moved him out today and was irritated to see that I was right. It isn't major, but the exposed side is slightly lighter than the other side. There's no way that I can have him anywhere else (I'm a teen living with my parents so all of my things have to stay in my room!), but I'm very attached to him and want to keep him for when I have my own house and more room.

I've thought of covering him up with a sheet, but do you think that'll be enough protection? Maybe even a double duvet cover pulled right over his body. I know it won't look nice, but it's more important to protect him. I'm going into uni in September anyhow, so won't see him much for three years.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

P.S, damn you sun.

Moved to Off Topic for you :heart Spottedslug

[Icecrystalline]

I think you need to cover with a thick blanket. I have this too, hence why my softies no longer live in my family car.

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[xTic_Tac_Toex]

Thanks, I think it's the best solution for now! The problem is that my room is south-facing as well, so I have strong sun coming through most hours of the day. Hopefully when I have my own house someday I can find him a more protected spot.

[Eldarwen]

Woah, im so jealous! I would love a plushie like that!

[spottedslug]

Wow, he's gorgeous!

There are loads of people here who collect all manor of plushies. I bet you'll get some great advice on how to handle him best.

[skyrocketneko]

Well, I'd put the other side out so he fades evenly, so when he does, cover him with very heavy fabric- comforter would be best!

I love the large Simbas- I have the recent Mufasa that was at the Disney store.

[xTic_Tac_Toex]

Thanks everyone, glad that you like him! His fading is only very minimal, so for now I'm just going to keep him covered, but when I'm back from uni I probably will uncover him on his reverse side to try and make the colour completely even.

I found a very heavy quilt for a double bed which covers him well, so hopefully that'll do the job

[Eviecorn]

Hope that works out for you!

[kaoskat]

He is very awesome!!! Perhaps you could install blinds that you could keep closed to protect your stuff?

[xTic_Tac_Toex]

Thank you! I have a bay window unfortunately, so blinds would be difficult. I now have three very heavy blankets over him though, which seem to be doing the trick. Fingers crossed for Simba!

[melodys_angel]

Aww, I hope it works out--hes gorgeous!