I also noticed some black paint marks stuck on the helmet when i pried it off the soldier ape. Oh well. I am not really into getting these Megos in perfect, carded condition. My MO is just creating their outfits and playing with them and photographing them.
For my final portrait of General Ursus when done I will do something totally drastic that I have seen on 1/6 scale figures...but I dare not tell because I don't know if it will work or not.