Help me fix up my MH Clawd

[pukunui]

Hi all,
 
I recently found a Sweet 1600 Clawd, and while I wasn't planning on buying a Clawd at all and the price tag was NZ$53, when I saw that gorgeous dress that comes with him, I gave into temptation ...
 
I don't regret it. However, I was a bit disappointed to find, when I got him home and took off his sunglasses, that they appear to have left a crease in his face:

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It was suggested to me on Flickr that I wrap him up in a heating pad for a few hours. Unfortunately, I haven't got a heating pad, and I can't really justify going out to buy one just to fix up one doll. Anyone got any other suggestions? I'd prefer not to boil his head in water, as I imagine that would take out the gel in his hair, but if that's the only other option, then I'll do that.
 
Thanks in advance!
 
Regards,
Jonathan

[CasseminaPie]

oh no don't boil him! I hear that makes the face paint flake and bubble!


Other than that I can only suggest emailing Mattel?

[lemontwist]

If a heating pad would work, then maybe use a towel soaked in hot water? Not boiling, just hot. Dents like that can go away on their own I think though, in time.

[pukunui]

oh no don't boil him! I hear that makes the face paint flake and bubble!

I have heard that as well!
 

Other than that I can only suggest emailing Mattel?

I tried e-mailing Mattel about some other stuff recently and they never got back to me. 
 

If a heating pad would work, then maybe use a towel soaked in hot water? Not boiling, just hot.

OK. I could try that.
 
 

Dents like that can go away on their own I think though, in time.

I was hoping that might be the case.

[wolflair]

you might try a blow dryer.  make sure you don't get it so close that is bubbles the paint or melts him.  but it may be just a nice sunny window could do the job.   be patient it may take a bit.

[pukunui]

you might try a blow dryer.  make sure you don't get it so close that is bubbles the paint or melts him.  but it may be just a nice sunny window could do the job.   be patient it may take a bit.

OK. Thanks. We certainly do have a hair dryer.

[Lon-san]

oh no don't boil him! I hear that makes the face paint flake and bubble!


Other than that I can only suggest emailing Mattel?

WHAAAT? I've boiled doll/pony heads before with no damage. That's just silly. Step up your quality, Mattel! 

[Saiko]

I just went to check on my Clawd because he came out of the box like this, and the dent has got better with time It's still there but I have to look really close to see it.

[pukunui]

I just went to check on my Clawd because he came out of the box like this, and the dent has got better with time It's still there but I have to look really close to see it.

Is that with his sunglasses on or do you leave them off most of the time?

[Wardah]

The only thing water is bad for is the flocking.

[Saiko]

I just went to check on my Clawd because he came out of the box like this, and the dent has got better with time It's still there but I have to look really close to see it.

Is that with his sunglasses on or do you leave them off most of the time?

I leave the sunglasses off

[pukunui]

I leave the sunglasses off

Cool. Thanks. I will do the same.