Action Figure Tips and Tricks: Fixing broken joints, loose joints, and more

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  • Опубліковано 12 січ 2025

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  • @SneakerD84
    @SneakerD84 4 місяці тому +10

    Came back to leave a Thank you! My Brown suit Wolverine had a lower ab section that was tighter than a mfkr, i was terrified i was going to snap him in half. Hot water and airsoft oil got him right, thanks again!!

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  4 місяці тому +3

      Hell yeah! Glad I was able to help brotha. 💯

  • @hugomonstah
    @hugomonstah Місяць тому +1

    really cool video

  • @MeanChompers
    @MeanChompers 4 місяці тому +5

    Damn, your brother sounds like a smart fella. Keep up the good stuff man!

  • @Gazz-BaaZnitch
    @Gazz-BaaZnitch 3 місяці тому +1

    The air soft oil is a great idea mate props on the video and care for collectors craft

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  2 місяці тому

      I hate seeing my fellow collectors struggling!

  • @sxcm14x
    @sxcm14x Місяць тому +1

    Food grade silicone also works but it can be messy because its spray can. Alternative is Denso Siliconoil, put in syringe and it's all good.

  • @ToThinkT
    @ToThinkT Місяць тому +1

    Hi, I saw that you have done thigh mod on Mcf Cyborg Superman to increase the rotation. I would say that I have seen people are just grinding the "behind" from the legs parts, and preserve the thighs looks, no cuts seen. I guess, the "behind" and the trunks are what making it not able to rotate more. Have fun!

  • @OldManPhillips
    @OldManPhillips 4 місяці тому +6

    Bro. Just subscribed. I would love a video on you applying Mr Hobby Super Smooth Clear Matt to different action figures. I am very interested in that spray but it is not sold in my country, so I need to import it. As you seem to use it, if you just discuss your experience of using it, and apply it to figures live in a video to show your process, as well as show other figures you have already done, that would be amazing.

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  4 місяці тому +3

      100% I can make that happen. Thank you for watching.

    • @OldManPhillips
      @OldManPhillips 4 місяці тому +1

      @@MagnumWest-zd9lo Absolute legend. Thank you so much man. I'll be watching all of your videos bro.

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  4 місяці тому +1

      New video covering this is up my friend!

    • @OldManPhillips
      @OldManPhillips 4 місяці тому

      @@MagnumWest-zd9lobro I actually wondered about this today and then forgot to check if you uploaded! Thanks so much for reminding me! Gonna watch the video now.

    • @unorthdoxcleric6953
      @unorthdoxcleric6953 4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah look into that because u have the whole Mr Hobby Super Clear Matt VS Flat debate. And I haven't seen an actual comparisson between those 2 specifically.

  • @dizzandesigns2558
    @dizzandesigns2558 2 місяці тому +1

    ty sir very informative would luv to see MP beastwars shoulder joint fix mine broke while trying to transform him for my transformation video right now im cutting and fabracating the parts with glue, drill bit and screw to make stronger

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  2 місяці тому

      What is MP Beast Wars?

    • @dizzandesigns2558
      @dizzandesigns2558 2 місяці тому

      @@MagnumWest-zd9lo Masterpiece Beastwars Megatron he's a transformer from takara hasro brand

  • @doro626
    @doro626 3 місяці тому +2

    Ive had fused joints. It looked like the parts were put together hot and melted into one piece. It was the elbow joint fusing the upper bicep and forearm. Oh and I got a Classified Joe figure that had a fused knee. I think it was A torpedo.

  • @mayukhbanerjee1147
    @mayukhbanerjee1147 Місяць тому +2

    Hi, so just a dumb question : Do you need to take the figure apart (or the specific joints) to apply the silicon oil? Or can you do that without taking it apart and using a nozzle to reach the hard to reach parts? Also, do you use lukewarm water or boiling water ?

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  Місяць тому

      You could probably do without breaking the figure apart but it just works better. I use like almost boiling, like a simmer type deal.

  • @funny3272
    @funny3272 2 місяці тому +1

    Use boiled water and put the action figure in it to loosen tight joints. Remember to flex and move. Sometimes, a pull will work. If still a little tight, do the same again.

  • @Tf_hazbin
    @Tf_hazbin 2 місяці тому +1

    How do you fix friction joints like on transformers

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  2 місяці тому

      TBH I do not own a lot TF figs but I have one Hasbro and one YOLOPARK and for the YP I just tightened the screws it had and on the Hasbro, I use kiki and sticky tack

  • @gyalis
    @gyalis 3 місяці тому +15

    Marvel legends are harder to take apart because they are made for children to play with, if they could easily be pulled apart they would not be able to label them as toys

  • @caamanooo4278
    @caamanooo4278 4 місяці тому +2

    Is the spray the best one to use to avoid paint chipping?

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  4 місяці тому

      I would say you could go with a durable top coat but the one I showed is just fine. I will be making a video dedicated to just that shortly!

  • @MJRLHobbyStuff
    @MJRLHobbyStuff 3 місяці тому +2

    What version of wolverine is that in the thumbnail?

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  3 місяці тому +2

      Mafex Brown Suit Wolverine with a custom head

  • @edwardrodriguez4159
    @edwardrodriguez4159 3 місяці тому +1

    You can buy a Purple Power chemical you can pick up at any store , pour in a container drop your figure in there for about 2 or 3 days , when you pull oull the paint will fall or rinse right off.

  • @daxtv6837
    @daxtv6837 4 місяці тому +3

    Wheredid you get the alternate head on the thumb nail i want one

  • @gentalrobots3988
    @gentalrobots3988 3 місяці тому +1

    Damn NECA xenomorphs are amazing once you get the paint out of the joints

  • @marccalderon7156
    @marccalderon7156 3 місяці тому +2

    Hello where did you get the loose joint fix cant find it

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  3 місяці тому

      www.ebay.com/itm/203088038461?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WClsu5rpTo6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=3qbDIJLCTHu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  2 місяці тому

      Search it on Ebay

  • @coconut_monkey436
    @coconut_monkey436 3 місяці тому +1

    ur ben reilly looks really cool mine chipped really bad after like 5 poses and im bad ad painting stuff always start to shake i tried masking tape but that didnt really work well do u have any tips?

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  3 місяці тому

      Sorry to hear that. Yeah man, I would reccomend touching it up with some acrylic paint of ur choice, then hitting it with a durable top coat, then a matte finish. That’s what I did to mine and it came out pretty good. I use this like sticky tack kind of substance to mask areas I’m working on. 👍

  • @Gazz-BaaZnitch
    @Gazz-BaaZnitch 3 місяці тому +1

    I hate the newer marevel legends are sockets I found out the hard way with a nick fury figure I took the coat of and the arms have two points of position that one only is used to hook in and the whole torso above the t or ball joint torso all breaks

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  2 місяці тому

      I know man the newer legends are super tedious to break apart

  • @NicSmith-m9k
    @NicSmith-m9k Місяць тому

    Which mafex Spider-Man figure is that?

  • @davidpyott3710
    @davidpyott3710 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey dude I just subbed I was wondering if you had any advice about cutting plastic capes down to improve articulation Is there any way to make the plastic softer for example? Anyway good luck with your channel 👍🤘

    • @MagnumWest-zd9lo
      @MagnumWest-zd9lo  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting brother! I was going to say, I would personally invest in a cloth but if that is not an option, I definitely would recommend trimming any areas of the cape that clash with the figure. Mcfarlane tends to make really heavy capes so maybe you can try hollowing it out with a Dremel. Make a cut at the bottom and trim the inside plastic as much as possible. Not the best advice but I hope it helps bro. 🙏

    • @ucitymetalhead
      @ucitymetalhead 3 місяці тому +1

      You could try to make strategic cuts in the cape to increase the range of motion.

    • @davidpyott3710
      @davidpyott3710 3 місяці тому

      @@MagnumWest-zd9lo hey dude, appreciate the feedback. With regards to cloth capes. Removing the cape would damage the fig quite a lot. Secondly the figure is a ML. So I think that they are too expensive for the basic figure you get. I didn't want to spend anymore money on it. Also I'm keen to try and modify figs myself. The articulation is so poor that anything would be an improvement. Thanks for the advice guys. 🤘👍

  • @thebagheadz1991
    @thebagheadz1991 3 місяці тому +1

    What about those super soft plastics that are borderline rubber?

  • @christisrisen6774
    @christisrisen6774 3 місяці тому +3

    I'm Officially out of collecting. All of my Expensive Voltrons broke.😢 3 zero Voltron broke. Muscle Bear Voltron broke. I'm done paying a fortune for the Products to end up breaking.

    • @codywonkenobi9170
      @codywonkenobi9170 3 місяці тому +1

      Since all your issues were with the same line, you should let them know. They might send you new ones or parts.

    • @christisrisen6774
      @christisrisen6774 3 місяці тому

      @@codywonkenobi9170 i did. 3 zero REFUSED. I proved pictures, the original packaging and even the warranty and they would not

    • @christisrisen6774
      @christisrisen6774 3 місяці тому

      @@codywonkenobi9170 about a year later my 3 ZERO thigh swivel snapped same as the the hip joint on my muscle bear luckily i fixed them.

  • @daxtv6837
    @daxtv6837 3 місяці тому +1

    Where did you get the headsculpt from the thumb nail i want one