GI Joe Customizing 101 Part 1: Splitting open figure torso's

Here is part one of customizing modern gi joe figures.

[@rodrivera1980]

Part 2 never came. LOL, but you answered a lot of questions in this one

[@marcbenjamin6841]

Tried this out. Works great! Thanks for this tutorial!

[@skabcat242]

Glad this was useful.

[@DanaCornZine]

Two taps and I got it. Thanks!

[@adventurefun7057]

Adding this to my watch later list. Looks awesome!

[@skabcat242]

Thanks.

[@MarvelandDC379]

I plan to make custom G.I. Joe and Star Wars figures. Your videos help, Kyle.

[@skabcat242]

Thanks for watching.

[@ZedKaizoku]

Very helpful and thanks for tips

[@skabcat242]

Glad this was helpful.

[@toothbrush1593]

that helps a lot and expect your part 2. just want to know how you get the lower arm off...

[@skabcat242]

Getting the lower arm off is easy. There are two options. Either heat up a cup of water and put the figure in for a bit and that will loosen up the joint and it will easily come off. Or use an hair dryer to do the same.

[@toothbrush1593]

@@skabcat242 thanks a lot, will try heating soon.

[@ultracarterzilla6939]

I would love to see you crack open the retro collection sgt stalker and grunt torso as I want the torso and arms from the retro collection grunt to be separated from the crotch and legs as I plan to dye the torso and arms neon green to make a more accurate greenshirt trooper.

[@skabcat242]

I havn't tried cracking open a retro collection figure joe yet. I think their construction is different I may investigate this once I get some time..

[@mikeharrigan5535]

Definitely would love to see it happen on how to crack the retro collection torso open.

[@foldabotZ]

Is it recommended to split open the torso using this method if I want to paint it?

[@skabcat242]

It is optional. You could not split open the torso for painting. I find it useful for painting each section at an time.

[@mgvillanmp478]

So that's how you get the arms off right ??.. because I want to swap arms for a custom overkill

[@brrratpit2941]

I want to know too.

[@TerryTurner]

Dip it in hot water for 5 minutes that will loosen the glue making it easy to split apart.👍

[@skabcat242]

Thanks for that tip. I am gonna try that next time.

[@o.s.h6768]

Do you or anyone in your circle do commission requests 🤔

[@skabcat242]

I don't take commission requests, nor do I know anyone who does.