[frodotrout]

does anyone know of any methods of unsticking joints on mu figs, i have a mu namor that has a stuck left foot/ankle joint, i feel if i force it it will break

[behindthemask]

Take a tiny heatgun/hair dryer to it for 1-5 mins it will heat up the plastic enough to make it malleable enough to wiggle free, other methods include, boiling it in a small amount of water, or submerging it in hot/boiling water, heating the tip of a pin up and poking the area.

[omega145]

Almost every figure that has been in the package or never moved always has this problem. I've never had a problem with breaking a joint or any of the figures. I usually just push or pull gently until the joint moves.

[Optimus Vader]

I just force the shit out of them until I hear a crack, then they're usually good, but behindthemask's tip is probably safer.

I know, wrong forum section, but anyone have DCUC Wave 16 Robin?? Holy shit-balls, Batman,.. those are some stuck ankles. I didn't know any better I'd have thought they dunked that figure in super glue from the calf down those ankles are so locked up.

[trebleshot]

Hair-dryer or hot water are the most common methods I've heard, beyond Optimus Vader's approach (which I tend to do more often than not). I've also broke out the Xacto knife or boxcutter on occasion.

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

I know, wrong forum section, but...

It's all the same subject - stuck joints - so no worries. Besides, it's a better fit in this forum as a non-Brand-specific thread, anyway.

[logain99]

Hot water is best in my experience. I have had great success with that.

[Redlantern161]

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

I just force the shit out of them until I hear a crack, then they're usually good, but behindthemask's tip is probably safer.

I know, wrong forum section, but anyone have DCUC Wave 16 Robin?? Holy shit-balls, Batman,.. those are some stuck ankles. I didn't know any better I'd have thought they dunked that figure in super glue from the calf down those ankles are so locked up.

Your telling me LOL my Kyle Rayner keeps toppling over because he isn't too sturdy

[updatedude]

Yeah, some warm/hot water seems to be the easiest solution if the joint's legitimately stuck (as opposed to new toy stuck syndrome).