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Post by Nivro™ on Feb 5, 2013 20:15:16 GMT -5
As most/some people know some of the Early release Mattel figures had tight legs on them (around the hips) where you couldnt pull the legs up or down without it seemingly wanting to break peg that's in the crotch piece. Was there ever a solution to fix this problem? Ive got about 5 figures that have this problem and Ive tried to buy new figures only for them to have the same problem as well. I heard that putting the legs in hot water loosens them. Which I tried and it did work, however once the legs cooled, the figures were again too tight to move. Anyone know how to fix this?
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Post by slappy on Feb 5, 2013 20:28:04 GMT -5
I'd like to know too. My 20-0 Taker's right leg is like that.
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Post by PJ on Feb 5, 2013 20:38:43 GMT -5
Hot water always worked for me. After you run them under water leave them in a sitting position for an hour or so. The hips always worked fine after I did that.
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Post by slappy on Feb 5, 2013 20:49:03 GMT -5
Hot water always worked for me. After you run them under water leave them in a sitting position for an hour or so. The hips always worked fine after I did that. Thanks. I'll have to try that out. |
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Post by RybackV1 on Feb 5, 2013 20:56:03 GMT -5
I'd like to know too. My 20-0 Taker's right leg is like that. That's weird as my 20-0 Takers leg is loose as all hell. |
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Post by Nivro™ on Feb 5, 2013 20:58:59 GMT -5
Hot water always worked for me. After you run them under water leave them in a sitting position for an hour or so. The hips always worked fine after I did that. hmm, Ill give it a shot. I always put them back into their "standing position" |
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Post by MonsoonMan on Feb 5, 2013 21:07:21 GMT -5
i also have a number of figures with this problem. it sucks.
i just know im gonna break one one of these days
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Feb 5, 2013 21:26:35 GMT -5
Hot water always worked for me
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Post by Daniel Arshad on Feb 5, 2013 21:33:55 GMT -5
As PJ said, leave them in the sitting position for a while. it also takes multiple tries with some of the more stubborn ones, such as the Legends 2-pack Piper and the Legends 1 Terry Funk. Actually, all the figures with that leg mold (Punk, Bryan, Miz, Kofi, etc.) seem to have really stiff legs.
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Post by | NLS™ | on Feb 5, 2013 21:35:19 GMT -5
Im having this problem as well with my Legends Roddy Piper. How long should we leave them in hot water?
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Post by | NLS™ | on Feb 5, 2013 21:36:43 GMT -5
By the way, great question.
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Post by onleeone643 on Feb 5, 2013 21:57:31 GMT -5
I'd rather it tight than loose
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Post by Nivro™ on Feb 5, 2013 22:00:20 GMT -5
As PJ said, leave them in the sitting position for a while. it also takes multiple tries with some of the more stubborn ones, such as the Legends 2-pack Piper and the Legends 1 Terry Funk. Actually, all the figures with that leg mold (Punk, Bryan, Miz, Kofi, etc.) seem to have really stiff legs. Funk is one of my main ones Im having a problem with. 3 different ones actually. Also having the problem with Rude, L2 Iron Sheik, Bushwackers and to an extend Demolition Ax |
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Post by homeslice1998 on Feb 5, 2013 22:12:56 GMT -5
I'd rather it tight than loose Thats what he said |
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Post by JC Motors on Feb 5, 2013 23:09:36 GMT -5
I'd rather it tight than loose Thats what he said Ba dum tsss |
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Post by Nivro™ on Feb 5, 2013 23:12:57 GMT -5
I'd rather it tight than loose Thats what he said You boys must have teeeeeeny wangers!!  |
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Post by poindizzle on Feb 5, 2013 23:20:30 GMT -5
My Elite Finlay and Elite 6 Batista were the worst offenders. I had to try them both more than once with the hot water treatment.
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Post by Nivro™ on Feb 5, 2013 23:22:41 GMT -5
My Elite Finlay and Elite 6 Batista were the worst offenders. I had to try them both more than once with the hot water treatment. Did it work out? |
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Post by poindizzle on Feb 5, 2013 23:59:29 GMT -5
My Elite Finlay and Elite 6 Batista were the worst offenders. I had to try them both more than once with the hot water treatment. Did it work out? After 2 tries it worked for Finlay. I messed up the Batista a little, and made his legs loose side to side. Pulling them forward is tight, but they were completely frozen at first, and I could see the plastic turning white when I tried to move them. |
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Post by slappy on Feb 6, 2013 0:17:22 GMT -5
I did the water trick with my Taker and it's perfect now.
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