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News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 3:38 am

...still? Really?

Holy ****.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 5:35 am

I usually don't sniff my figs that much but even Legends Whirl has a slight "scent" over the other figs.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:12 am

I'm not actively sniffing him though. I'm just being in his general vicinity and his BO is infesting that vicinity! You can't help but NOT smell him.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:42 am

Just set it on fire. Seriously. Enough is enough. You're poisoning the environment around you. >:oP

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:51 am

I can't remember what you have tried, but have you tried packing him in kitty litter for a few dsys/weeks? Maybe put him in a box with some natural charcoal? That stuff will usually pull the funk out of anything.

My Whirl was stinky but has since aired out. It was like a chemical, burning plastic, electrical fire kinda smell.

I think the root of the problem with mine are his accessories and what ever parts that were gang molded with then.

I had a photo of Whirl I took and I needed one of his guns. I was reminded of the smell as soon as I opened the box they were in. And that smell transfers to my hands.

News Credits: 3 · by **ctrlFrequency** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:04 am

carytheone wrote:My Whirl was stinky but has since aired out. It was like a chemical, burning plastic, electrical fire kinda smell.

My second one was the same way (yeah I had to get two, the first one literally lost his head, the kids got him)
Stinky out of the box, but he lives in my office in the attic and the windows are open. Thankfully (at least in regards to the smell) I haven't had to go up there that much this month. But a couple days ago I was still smelling him. Just much less powerful now, much less.

by **Vin Ghostal 2** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:53 am

Mine's still in the box, and based on the OP, I think it might stay that way.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 4:02 pm

Hang an air freshener around his neck...

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 4:26 pm

You know, because of this thread, I have passed on buying Whirl many a time. Still won't, and all three Target stores, and one Wally World, in my area still have him. No stinky toys for me.

Though I do wonder if the smell rivals dirty toddler diapers...... :-?

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 4:35 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:Just set it on fire. Seriously. Enough is enough. You're poisoning the environment around you.

I'm worried what fumes may be unleashed once that plastic starts to burn.

carytheone wrote:I can't remember what you have tried, but have you tried packing him in kitty litter for a few dsys/weeks? Maybe put him in a box with some natural charcoal? That stuff will usually pull the funk out of anything.

Washed him repeatedly and also immersed him in coffee beans for a number of weeks. Might have to try to kitty litter.

Ironhidensh wrote:You know, because of this thread, I have passed on buying Whirl many a time. Still won't, and all three Target stores, and one Wally World, in my area still have him. No stinky toys for me.

You have to remember though mine is the Takara Tomy version. There's been a few others who have been in my situation and they've all had the TT version so the Hasbro one SHOULD be okay.

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:40 pm

I just got my LG Whirl and out of the plastic packaging I did catch a distictive smell. Nothing that wreaked or a real PEW stench but it is something. The fact that this thread was posted on this very weird situation is hilarious enough! :))

Interestingly enough it wasn't Whirl that was wafting but the weapons. :-?

Yes the weapons and after handling them I could smell it on my hands. To me the smell reminded me of my old man cutting/grinding lots of metal with his power cutters, it really does.

I think I will try the coffee grounds idea, after all it's a great smell and I'll see what happens. :VEHI:

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:59 pm

Wanna swap weapons? Mine smell alright. If we swap then you can have a stinky Whirl with matching stinky weapons! :-D

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:43 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:I just got my LG Whirl and out of the plastic packaging I did catch a distictive smell. Nothing that wreaked or a real PEW stench but it is something. The fact that this thread was posted on this very weird situation is hilarious enough!

Interestingly enough it wasn't Whirl that was wafting but the weapons. Yes the weapons and after handling them I could smell it on my hands. To me the smell reminded me of my old man cutting/grinding lots of metal with his power cutters, it really does.

I think I will try the coffee grounds idea, after all it's a great smell and I'll see what happens.

Kind of like a burnt electrical rubber insulation. That's the aroma I get from my legends version.

by **Optimum Supreme** » Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:28 pm

Smelly Whirl
Smelly Whirl
What are they feeding you

Smelly Whirl
Smelly Whirl
It's not your fault

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:06 pm

So, other than his personal hygiene, is the figure worth owning? Is he a good representation of the MTMTE character?

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:23 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:So, other than his personal hygiene, is the figure worth owning? Is he a good representation of the MTMTE character?

Worth owning? Sure, he's a neat figure and I've had fun with him. His head is very MTMTE and he has chicken legs, but over all not very acurate. But he does chill with my MTMTE crew.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:43 pm

carytheone wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:So, other than his personal hygiene, is the figure worth owning? Is he a good representation of the MTMTE character?

Worth owning? Sure, he's a neat figure and I've had fun with him. His head is very MTMTE and he has chicken legs, but over all not very acurate. But he does chill with my MTMTE crew.

How many of the MTMTE crew have their own figures? I'm getting into the comics and was planning on picking them up.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:49 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
carytheone wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:So, other than his personal hygiene, is the figure worth owning? Is he a good representation of the MTMTE character?

Worth owning? Sure, he's a neat figure and I've had fun with him. His head is very MTMTE and he has chicken legs, but over all not very acurate. But he does chill with my MTMTE crew.
How many of the MTMTE crew have their own figures? I'm getting into the comics and was planning on picking them up.

Depends on if you wanna cheat a bit. I'm not the right person to ask for a complete list, but I'll tell you what I am using via a pic when I get home.

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:38 pm

So do you gotta bring it up to your nose to smell him or is it still strong enough not to? :-?

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 9:44 pm

You can smell him just by walking past him, or being down wind.

News Credits: 4838 · by **william-james88** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:11 am

How is this thread 5 pages LONG?!

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:19 am

william-james88 wrote:How is this thread 5 pages LONG?!

Stinky Whirls inspire great passion.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:28 am

william-james88 wrote:How is this thread 5 pages LONG?!

Whirl has really bad hygiene. Or Burn's nose is uber-sensitive, which is more likely, considering what a princess he is.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 3:42 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
william-james88 wrote:How is this thread 5 pages LONG?!
Whirl has really bad hygiene. Or Burn's nose is uber-sensitive, which is more likely, considering what a princess he is.

Give me your address and I will send you Whirl.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:59 pm

Burn wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
william-james88 wrote:How is this thread 5 pages LONG?!
Whirl has really bad hygiene. Or Burn's nose is uber-sensitive, which is more likely, considering what a princess he is.

Give me your address and I will send you Whirl.

I don't want us to get arrested for attempting to air mail a dirty bomb. >:oP