Aris621 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Well, I have a great BIONICLE collection. And I have put many of my BIONICLE's on a great shelf. But that shelf is under a bright lamp. So can the collor of those BIONICLE fade away under a bright lamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpelibrorum Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I don't think that plastic can fade like, say, colored constuction paper, but slight discoloration is common, especially with older grays. Your sets are probably safe as long as they're not in contact with the light bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 This probably belongs in the BIONICLE Sets and Collectibles forum.Anyway, I haven't experienced any fading of parts from bright light, but I do have some faded BIONICLE parts. Specifically, they are Nui-Rama parts I got from a yard sale. I'm not sure if the fading is a result of bright light or a result of inappropriate methods of washing the bricks before sale.One thing's for sure, LEGO parts can fade from too much light exposure. I believe today they apply a special treatment on the models built at LEGOLAND parks so that they don't fade in the sun, but in the past giraffes built with yellow bricks would eventually begin to look tan. This is a result of being under a bright light day-in and day-out, year-in and year-out. So you should exercise caution with having BIONICLE sets under a bright light, but I don't think it should cause any considerable fading unless they are under that light for a very long time. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiki Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I'm in the process of constructing a very large MOC that will take years to build, and part of the MOC requires large tracts of green plates. I ordered another load of green plates recently to finish off a section of the MOC, but I noticed that the old green that had been exposed to the sun for a while had slightly faded - and it's noticeable, but not that much.I've actually had some parts melt under exposure - I had sorted out the parts to a playset months before I got around to actually constructing it, and in the meantime, they had slightly deformed around the edges. Quote avatar by Lady Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 1st Shadow Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I've had some parts lose a bit of their colour, but overall, it's nothing noticeable. Quote ~Your friendly, neighborhood Shadow ~Credit for Avatar and Banner goes to NickonAquaMagna~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NNH Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I think under a lamp will be alright because it's mainly sunlight that will have an effect if anything, but you could just move them around every so often so nothing is under the light too long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dralcax Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I'm in the process of constructing a very large MOC that will take years to build, and part of the MOC requires large tracts of green plates. I ordered another load of green plates recently to finish off a section of the MOC, but I noticed that the old green that had been exposed to the sun for a while had slightly faded - and it's noticeable, but not that much.I've actually had some parts melt under exposure - I had sorted out the parts to a playset months before I got around to actually constructing it, and in the meantime, they had slightly deformed around the edges.O.o YEARS? What is it going to be, and how big? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Nerds Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I would not put them under a strong light. While the parts probably will fade in color over time, it's best not to subject them to any sort of increased exposure. It certainly can't help anything...-don't touch my pocket protector Quote Three great comedies at one low, low price....NOTHING! Kicking the Bucket (archived)Three late-middle age matoran think of something they want to do before they kick the bucket. Choose Your Own Bionicle Adventure (archived)Navigate your way through a myriad of meaningless choices as you try to not make a fool of yourself in perhaps the only comedy ever written almost entirely in spoiler tags. Useless BZP Junk that you Must Have!!!Get to your phone, whip out your credit card, and prepare to buy some useless BZPower related junk that has no benefit on society except that you want it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aris621 Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Well, it's just a normal light bulb, but the distance between the light bulb and the BIONICLE's on the upper shelf is about 10 cm. So they are pretty close to the light bulb. Is that something to worry about, or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Well, it's just a normal light bulb, but the distance between the light bulb and the BIONICLE's on the upper shelf is about 10 cm. So they are pretty close to the light bulb. Is that something to worry about, or not?I wouldn't think so, but you might want to watch out for excessive heat exposure, not just light exposure. Certain lightbulbs get very warm, and while I'm not familiar with BIONICLE parts becoming discolored from being close to a light source, parts can definitely deform under excessive amounts of heat. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeluNumber1 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I doubt that light can do that to plastic, especially high-quality types, like LEGO uses. The only problem with keeping them that close to a light is melting. Quote Why are orange and black such a good color Combination ? Purple is pretty, and so is blue. Pink hurts your eyes, green is quite mellowing, black is very threatning, red is cool, orange is SO awesome, yellow's hard to read... But you can't see white at all! Oh, wait. I forgot brown. Here's my thoughts: If a person tells the truth and says, " I always lie," Is he lying? Or is he telling the truth? And what has a mouth, but no head, and a body, but no torso? Do caterpillars like to tend to supporting colum of stone's every need? Or is that name misleading by nature? Speaking of nature, why are the children of animals called offspring? don't many young beasts come alive in spring, and thus, should be called onspring? Heeeeeeyy..... I got the first post on a page for the first time. Who knows; it may happen again. What the... It did happen again... and again... YEAH! I'M ENCOUNTERING PROTODERMIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach 00 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I've never considered bright light to actually fade colors. Other things like constant use of parts or certain types of soaps can fade colors, but light seems a little far-fetched. Quote On the day the wall came down / They threw the locks onto the ground And with glasses high / We raised a cry / For freedom had arrived On the day the wall came down / The ship of fools had finally run aground Promises lit up the night / Like paper doves in flight I dreamed you had left my side / No warmth, not even pride remained And even though you needed me / It was clear that I could not do a thing for you Now life devalues day by day / As friends and neighbors turn away And there's a change that even with regret / Cannot be undone Now frontiers shift like desert sands / While nations wash their bloodied hands Of loyalty, of history / In shades of grey I woke to the sound of drums / The music played, the morning sun streamed in I turned and I looked at you / And all but the bitter residues slipped away slipped away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignika527 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I have had a few fades with my 2005 sets, like Hordika Onewa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I have had a few fades with my 2005 sets, like Hordika OnewaMy brother had some problems with that color (217 Brown) as well, but those were present since we got the sets. It wasn't an issue of fading due to excessive light exposure or anything. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly the Luminescent Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 The UV in the sun's rays fade the color. Normal light bulbs don't have those rays, only special bulbs for reptiles so they can still bask in UV rays in an aquarium (I know because I have five reptiles <3). But like many others are saying, I would worry about heat. And me personally, I would worry about dust Quote In the meantime, you shall be loved and tolerated.Dragonfly's continued Boutique - How I drew the herd-----------------------------------------I am both Toa Mata Nui and Dragonfly the Luminescent-----------------------------------------Ask LNU and Pinkie Pie - Biocryptid21's Comics 3.0 - Darcsyde's Comics - Doomsday - Tilted - Awesomepaclypse - A Slightly Different Tale - Reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PooZy Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I left a white lego quad on my window for a year. When I took it off the side facing the sun was brown/yellow. It got a tan :SAs long as you don't have the light switched on all the time it should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aris621 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 The UV in the sun's rays fade the color. Normal light bulbs don't have those rays, only special bulbs for reptiles so they can still bask in UV rays in an aquarium (I know because I have five reptiles <3). But like many others are saying, I would worry about heat. And me personally, I would worry about dust Thanx. This was an answer where I was looking for :DI don't worry about heat, because the sets are not TOO close to the light bulb. And there are no sets next to my window, so I think there is no much to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZCoolness Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I've never had a problem with fading, and I use a desk lamp with probably a 60 or 70 watt bulb. Sunlight is going to be the best thing that could fade pieces, but you probably wouldn't be bringing all your pieces out into the sunlight anyway. In other words, just use your own lights and you should be fine (provided you aren't using flood lights ). Quote *Insert some sort of banner or photograph here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana92 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 The UV in the sun's rays fade the color. Normal light bulbs don't have those rays, only special bulbs for reptiles so they can still bask in UV rays in an aquarium (I know because I have five reptiles <3). But like many others are saying, I would worry about heat. And me personally, I would worry about dust Thanx. This was an answer where I was looking for :biggrin:I don't worry about heat, because the sets are not TOO close to the light bulb. And there are no sets next to my window, so I think there is no much to worry about.better safe then sorry though, but i got some bohrok eyes that did the same thing awhile back, but i'm now using a uv light to distort colors purposely lol and it's ok Quote I'm digging I'm digging I'm digging I'm digging I'm digging I'm digging I'm digging I'm digging I'm digging I'm digging I'm digging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TahuOmega Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Nah I don't think so. Hasn't happened to me at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybre Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I once used a Bohrok leg from a friend, and it seemed white. But he took a closer look and reported that it was an extremely faded tan. Don't know how it got that way. Quote mindeth the cobwebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiki Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I'm in the process of constructing a very large MOC that will take years to build, and part of the MOC requires large tracts of green plates. O.o YEARS? What is it going to be, and how big? It's a minifigure-scale Major League Baseball stadium. At least 432x432 studs, maybe as large as 720x720 studs. Part of the infield faded away, mostly from natural light, I figure, but possibly from a combination of the sun and interior lighting.I figure it might be a neat way to make the subtle outfield grass-cut patterns. Quote avatar by Lady Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I've never seen pieces fade, from sunlight or otherwise. But then again, I tend to keep a lot of my stuff in shadowy corners, where they don't receive much exposure.~B~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ankyfdarkness Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Pieces have never seemed to do as far as I know. Even pieces that got left outside for a few months never did. If it could happen it sure hasn't done so for me. Edited December 19, 2011 by ankyfdarkness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Yes, if you mean yellowing. Fortunately there´s a chemical solution called retr0bright that restores it. Look it up. Edited December 19, 2011 by Waffles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) I have never experienced LEGO pieces fading due to continous exposure to light sources, but bricks of certain colours, particularly white and light bluish grey, use to acquire a yellowish colour if you expose them long enough to sunlight. If you put a LEGO brick with a sticker in a sunny place during summer and leave it there for several weeks, you will clearly notice the colour change after removing the sticker. I don't think LEGO pieces fade away under normal bulbs, though, despite the bulb's intensity. What matters is the wavelength/frequency of the light the bricks are exposed to. Higher-frequency electromagnetic radiation, for example UV-rays, may induce photodegradation of some of the plastic's chemical components, thus leading to the colour change. The smaller the wavelength/the higher the frequency, the more likely it is that exposure to this light causes a colour change. So unless your lamp emits UV-light, which I doubt, I believe there is no reason to worry. If you want to go sure, though, you could ask the seller for an emission spectre of your lamp.~Gata. Edited December 29, 2011 by Gatanui Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protodite Karzahni Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I think it's highly likely that they'll lighten in colour if you keep them under a constant light, or put them right next to a window. Quote I wrote stories once. They were okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Titan Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I think Lego pieces in general can fade when exposed to direct light from long periods of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednas3636 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 it's mainly the dust on it that makes the colours fade away xp Quote TheSkeletonMan939, Twister92, SPIRIT and Gatanui are awesome for uploading soundtracks and games and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eragon3443 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Well, I have a great BIONICLE collection. And I have put many of my BIONICLE's on a great shelf. But that shelf is under a bright lamp. So can the collor of those BIONICLE fade away under a bright lamp?I think the plastic is colored all the way through, so I would say no. I have Bionicles from 2001 and they haven't faded Quote Feel free to friend me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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