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Post by MaskedSuperstarFan on Feb 3, 2018 19:58:14 GMT -5
Odd question here: I just retrieved a storage bin from the attic full of old, loose Jakks CS figures. From being stored all these years, a lot of them have legs (lower legs, mainly) that are all bowed out or warped and thus are unable to stand. Is there any way to get the legs to regain their original shape? The only thing I can think of would be to brace the leg and possibly use hot water, or a blow dryer? I'd hate to think all those figures are ruined, if anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2018 20:05:16 GMT -5
I'd try the hot water. I did it to some of my Mattel figures that were warped from how they were packaged.
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Post by MaskedSuperstarFan on Feb 3, 2018 20:15:38 GMT -5
So using the hot water method worked for you? These figs have been sitting in that bin for YEARS, so I'm fearing the worst. I hope the damage isn't permanent, but we shall see.
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Post by garbagemon on Feb 3, 2018 23:41:30 GMT -5
I'd wonder if you may end up using a heat gun. Plastic seems to have a fairly high melting point, and while hot water will soften it up, it doesn't melt it (hence being able to take these guys apart using the boiling water). Though I wonder if the boiling water method would work if you then brace the leg between something to try and hold it in the position you need? If not, maybe a heat gun and then brace it? Talk about a pain in the butt to correct!
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