Frequently Asked Questions

The Advantage:

I'm having trouble inserting my pegs.

Take your thumb and press firmly down on the top of the peg until you hear it snap into place. The pegs fit tightly into each peg hole and are designed to be fully recessed.  Once you hear that "snap" after a firm press down, you'll know that your pegs are fully in place. Using a sewing thimble (easily found at your local fabric store or Amazon) for your finger or thumb might be useful if you have sensitive fingers or want a firmer press.

I want to leave my pegs in place and only plan on displaying one kind of figure, can I permanently keep them in place?

Yes. Placing a tiny drop of super glue in the desired hole just before you put the peg in place will ensure they never go anywhere. It is important to note that firmly placing the pegs in place until they snap will keep them semi-permanently in place.

What if I want to remove a peg from the board?

If you want to get a firmer grip on a peg before removing it, grab a pair of needle nosed pliers, I have a pair of grooved ones that do the trick. Place your hand near the extraction area of the desired peg you would like to pull out to brace the board, then pull straight up.

Will painting my Advantage allow me to still put my pegs in place?

Yes, just remember to not clog the holes with paint. Thinning your acrylic with water will still allow the paint to get into the cracks of the floor grate design and give you the layered or weathered look you desire.

Can I choose my own backdrops?

At this time, the backdrops only come in the set.  However, we are planning on offering this in the near future.

General:

How do I weather my action figures?

I start by washing all of my figures with soap and water using a scrub brush. This gets your surface clean of factory oils and residue. Wipe them down, then let sit on a towel until they are completely dry. 

I use matte acrylic paints like Apple Barrel or Liquitex to saturate the surface first. This will get all the paint inside the cracks then use a damp cloth to wipe off the excess paint.