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03-02-2012, 12:18 PM | #1 |
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I recently had two figures have their swivel wrists come right off, pretty much right out of the package. One was from the Iron Man line, other was from GI Joe. There is no torn plastic as far as I can tell, it just looks like the nub on the hand isn't catching anything inside the wrist.
Have you guys had figures like that? How do you fix it? |
03-02-2012, 12:27 PM | #2 |
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We need a fix for the new Cyclops Buck (DD, BE, Steve Rogers, Namor).
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03-02-2012, 12:45 PM | #3 |
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I don't like the new bodies. They're plagued with problems.
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03-02-2012, 01:01 PM | #4 |
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im thinking about cutting off the plastic that attaches the new DD's nuchuck pouch to his belt. It completly impeds his leg movement.
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03-02-2012, 01:05 PM | #5 |
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The customizers will probably have better answers, but Super Glue might help your issue. Just drop a few drops of Super Glue on the tab/peg part and wait for it to fully dry, then pop it in place. You're basically just making the peg thicker so hopefully it holds in place with the added friction.
I've done this to help loose limbs on a few figures of mine, but that's the extent of my toy fixing skills.
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03-02-2012, 01:07 PM | #7 |
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I agree with the hips on the new mold easily coming off, especially Cyclops which I don't even mess with anymore due to this. Having said that, any thoughts on my problem with the wrists? |
03-02-2012, 01:11 PM | #8 |
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The customizers will probably have better answers, but Super Glue might help your issue. Just drop a few drops of Super Glue on the tab/peg part and wait for it to fully dry, then pop it in place. You're basically just making the peg thicker so hopefully it holds in place with the added friction.
I've done this to help loose limbs on a few figures of mine, but that's the extent of my toy fixing skills. |
03-02-2012, 01:28 PM | #9 |
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I recently had two figures have their swivel wrists come right off, pretty much right out of the package. One was from the Iron Man line, other was from GI Joe. There is no torn plastic as far as I can tell, it just looks like the nub on the hand isn't catching anything inside the wrist.
Have you guys had figures like that? How do you fix it?
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03-02-2012, 01:32 PM | #10 |
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That works well for fixing ball joints (I've had to do this with lots of Transformers), but I was hoping to get the hand to actually peg in like it's supposed to. As you mentioned, friction would be the only thing holding it together and it wouldn't really work like a peg.
Um the only thing iv got for that,would be a peg transplant from another figure?. You would have to drill and pin the new peg/hand together for strength...
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03-02-2012, 02:04 PM | #11 |
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i just did a hand swap of the two bulleyes, put the card hand on the new one. looks..alright.
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03-02-2012, 03:30 PM | #12 |
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I recently had two figures have their swivel wrists come right off, pretty much right out of the package. One was from the Iron Man line, other was from GI Joe. There is no torn plastic as far as I can tell, it just looks like the nub on the hand isn't catching anything inside the wrist.
Have you guys had figures like that? How do you fix it? i'd try warming up some water in a mug for about a minute and 45 seconds then dunking the arm without the hand in there for a little bit. maybe like 30 seconds or whenever the plastic gets fairly pliable. you could try squeezing the hole together but the heat should be enough to bring it back to its originally molded state. let the arm cool off or run it through some cold water in the sink or in another cup. then try popping the hand back on. if that doesn't work, then yeah i'd suggest a thin layer of glue around the peg to beef it up. i use zap brand glues which are fairly durable. Quote:
update - funny enough my buddy in jersey and i started talking about it. said it was tough posing bullseye and daredevil cuz of the holsters and was thinking about cutting the loop on his. also that daredevil holster is tearing a bit. so i dunno. Last edited by NoodleChow; 03-02-2012 at 04:06 PM.. |
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My Absorbing Man figure has a waist that is super loose. Its annoying cause he can't stay up straight. I'm sure there is a quick fix.
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03-02-2012, 04:07 PM | #14 |
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Thanks for the suggestions. The problem has to be on the hand end because I took his other hand off and it goes into the problem wrist just fine. Even get the "snap" sound to let you know it's in place.
I slapped a layer of gorilla glue onto the peg of the hand and am letting it dry right now. I also added a thin layer of nail polish to the wrist (aka the female) end. Will post back later on with results. |
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