hbchris
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Post by hbchris on Sept 21, 2013 15:51:07 GMT -5
I've got two questions I'm hoping someone can help me with.
First, I just opened up my Elite 21 Honky Tonk Man, and one of his sleeves is totally stuck to the plastic bubble. The silver paint on the sleeve is just acting like glue. Is there any action I can take to ease it off so I don't damage the outfit, or is my only option to yank it and hope for the best?
One the other hand, I've got the BAF Teddy Long, and his glasses just won't stay on his face. Anyone got advice on how to make them stay on?
(Too bad I can't just magically transfer some of that silver paint and put it on the arms of the glasses...)
Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2013 16:05:06 GMT -5
Try and like pinch the "arms" of the glasses together and put them on his ears. Just a quick pinch. Worked for me.
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Post by PJ on Sept 21, 2013 16:06:13 GMT -5
The suit should just peel off without any issues. At least both of mine did. As for the glasses. I've not had any issues with them falling off or not staying on
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Sept 21, 2013 17:00:16 GMT -5
A little low heat from a hair dryer and some slow prying did the trick for my stuck Honky Tonk Man. Hopefully, Mattel does something to prevent this from happening in the future.
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Post by hbchris on Sept 21, 2013 17:26:14 GMT -5
Thanks! A little low heat from a hair dryer and some slow prying did the trick for my stuck Honky Tonk Man. Hopefully, Mattel does something to prevent this from happening in the future. |
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Post by hbchris on Sept 21, 2013 17:29:57 GMT -5
Try and like pinch the "arms" of the glasses together and put them on his ears. Just a quick pinch. Worked for me. For whatever reason, the arms are splayed outward, and they return to that position after a few seconds. I can get one arm to balance on an ear, but even after I pinch, the other arm just creeps away from his head, and then the glasses fall off. I guess this isn't a common problem! |
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Post by WCWA Online on Sept 21, 2013 17:30:49 GMT -5
I expected a much more racially fueled post.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2013 17:44:22 GMT -5
Try and like pinch the "arms" of the glasses together and put them on his ears. Just a quick pinch. Worked for me. For whatever reason, the arms are splayed outward, and they return to that position after a few seconds. I can get one arm to balance on an ear, but even after I pinch, the other arm just creeps away from his head, and then the glasses fall off. I guess this isn't a common problem! Mine are very wide too. A hard,quick pinch worked for me. Atleast 1 of the arms are on his ears and they stay on and look good. |
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Sept 21, 2013 17:51:20 GMT -5
As far as Teddy goes, I just put a dab of super glue on the ear part of his glasses so they would stay on.
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Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Sept 21, 2013 18:06:39 GMT -5
The Teddy glasses are the most infuriatingly easy to lose accessory ever. That superglue thing might be the answer for me too, thanks Smurf.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2013 18:47:59 GMT -5
Don't you find it funny when you realize everyone has the same prob as you. Yeah Teddy's glasses are THE WORST and I also had a sticky honky tonk...2 funny
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Post by kidjoe on Sept 21, 2013 19:49:42 GMT -5
i feel your pain regarding honky tonk man, i had the exact same problem, even created a topic about just like you, it was deja vu reading your post lol, hope your figure came out ok
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Post by 3B on Sept 22, 2013 8:20:26 GMT -5
I had the same issue with HTM. Thankfully none of the designs came off his suit when I removed him from the tray.
I don't have Teddy, but if the glasses are made of soft plastic you can put them in some hot water for about a minute, then squeeze the arms into a tighter position and run them under cool water. This works for warped limbs and accessories, too!
You may still want to consider gluing the glasses on to his head, though.
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