Ice_Planet_Dude

I've missed out on some changes. The only time I remember seeing lego stickers was in an old idea book. Are printed non-minifig pieces still made?

Space Police I and Blacktron I. I didn't even know about the sets until years later and I was only 3 or 4 when they were released. I never cared much for the second iterations of those themes.

Oh, I overlooked that thread in the second link. Thank you. Still, I would like to hear some feedback on fixing up the sails.

Either Minifigs have a lot of leg fat or baggy trousers are a fashion trend.

Hello all, I've been lurking the forum for a while now but I've finally decided to make a post. I have to say seeing all those reviews of old sets was really nostalgic and it has inspired me to clean up some of my old LEGO sets. For the past 12 years or so, they've been placed on a top shelf inside a dark closet and I haven't done much with them until now. All of my sets were acquired between 1989 and 1996. The biggest problem I'm facing is that many of the white bricks have discolored quite significantly. This is especially noticeable in three sets. The Imperial Trading Post, Caribbean, Clipper, and El Dorado Fortress have white pieces that have yellowed noticeably. I've taken a few pics for your enjoyment. Here are a few TENTE blocks and as you can see, they have yellowed significantly despite a complete lack of exposure to harsh sunlight: Several bricks in the El Dorado fortress have discolored but what I find unusual is how random the pattern is. Some bricks look brand new while others look tan at this point: Another odd one. Just look at the difference between the white bricks of the Ice Planet set and the small trading ship from 6277. Ever single white brick is yellowed at this point: I'm also interested in ways to fix up the old cloth elements. Hear you can see how crumpled the Headsail has become: With that said, I have some questions. How do you guys store your bricks? I remember that as a kid, I used to put my Ice Planet sets underneath a cabinet with doors while I kept my Pirate sets on a shelf that received a lot of sunlight during the summer months. Despite having a lot of white elements, I've noticed that my Ice Planets sets still look quite new. What has been your experience with using products like retr0bright to bleach discolored bricks? How can you avoid yellowing of white bricks? What methods should be used to clean the cloth sails and straighten them out? Is there a website or some other source to help guide my attempts to restore these old sets to their former glory? Any help would be appreciated.