So, realtalk, minimal meming if possible.

How bad is plasticizer leakage? I never even heard the term until a few years back and have never had it happen myself. I never grew out of toys so still have stuff from my childhood and have bought figures continuously through my teens and adult life. I never heard it being a big issue on any forums I used to frequent, and up until a few years ago didn't seem to be a thing on /toy/.

Nowadays though it seems to be the ultimate boogieman for collectors here, hoping to find ways to prevent it, either by cleaning it off before it leaks, or letting toys air out if they are stored longterm in packaging. It's talked about enough that it seemed like a genuine big deal and not just a few dedicated samefags, but for what's amounted to a non-issue in my toy buying life I have to wonder how many of these people simply live out in humid areas, or lack AC.

I'm not saying it doesn't exist and never happens, but I would like to hear from people who have experienced it, and also those who have not, to see if my experience is merely a fluke from living in a milder climate.