batjoke
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Post by batjoke on Apr 13, 2009 16:47:20 GMT -5
Hi guys ive never done a custom before so i need some help. I want to make a unmasked batman for the dark knight. I have purchased a staff strike batman and a ninja bruce wayne figure. I was wondering what would be the best way to switch heads. If anyone has ever tried this custom before how good does it work?
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batjoke
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Post by batjoke on May 19, 2009 13:59:54 GMT -5
can someone please tell me its been over a month.
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Post by Eric on May 19, 2009 14:20:43 GMT -5
Use a heat gun or blow dryer to heat up the head. Pop 'em off and reattach.
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Post by IamI on May 19, 2009 16:32:47 GMT -5
An alternate heating method is to boil the figures in hot water for about 30 secs.
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Post by Batlaw on May 19, 2009 17:10:58 GMT -5
First Ive noticed this thread... the "boil and pop" method is the best for this. Best and easiest way to do this is to fill up a good sized coffee mug and boil it in the microwave for about 2min. Put the figure in head down and let sit for 1-2min. Using a towel remove fig and quickly get a good grip on the head and pull/pop it off. If this is too difficult, try heating it longer to soften the plastic even more. To replace the head (or a new one) youll need to whittle down the peg or even create a new one.
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Post by IamI on May 19, 2009 20:22:35 GMT -5
To replace the head (or a new one) youll need to whittle down the peg or even create a new one. I find by reboiling the peg and replacement head I usually don't have to whittle anything down.
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Post by Batlaw on May 19, 2009 20:39:36 GMT -5
To replace the head (or a new one) youll need to whittle down the peg or even create a new one. I find by reboiling the peg and replacement head I usually don't have to whittle anything down. Depends on the figure, material, and design. I was absentmindedly thinking of JLU figure heads. For typical 6" figs with ball and socket type or similar joints, yes re-heating the plastic should be enough if anything.
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batjoke
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Post by batjoke on May 20, 2009 16:02:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the help guys.
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Post by dhunter333 on May 21, 2009 23:27:39 GMT -5
mmm that sounds intersting i'm going to try that to improve my sugar & spice pair, i have some heads that look more like them
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