Sticky Plastic Legs(Kaiju)

[scorch]

Need feedback/suggestions.

Picked up an old, very large, Kaiju figure from 98. Legs are sticky and won't wash off with dish soap. Seems to improve, only to get sticky within a few hours again.

I am aware that this is from chemical breakdown of the polymers. I am assuming it was not taken care of from prolonged direct sunlight or is naturally breaking down pretty quick.

Main Concern: I can't tell if this is toxic. Obviously I won't be chewing on it but was just wondering if anyone here has wisdom or thoughts on the matter. It's a fixer upper so I am wondering if I should dump time into it or send the poor guy off to finish decomposing. Health is the priority here.

[joshimus]

Probably wouldn't hurt to give more info than the issue, like what toy? Who makes it? Is it a ko with this issue?

[iammingy]

I had the same issue for my toys from the 80s. I usually brush some toothpaste all over the figure with an old tooth brush. Then, I rinse it under warm water. It works most of the time. It largely depends on the plastics and the paints.