@@bromicorn It works on swivels for me. My SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Black and Bardock both had scary stiff bicep swivels so I had to pop em apart at the bicep, lube it up with the dish soap, and then stick em back on and they’ve been moving fine since
Although considered an old video, this video works still 5 years later, like a charm, thank you so much, I was so scared for my Zoffy's left arm but fixed it thanks to this.
BRUH.... Thank you so damn much. i was curtain that the plastic was gonna break, this works effectively and it saved my Robot spirits Full armor MKII gundam.
DUDE! You saved my ass XD. I just got my SH Figuarts Vegeta Premium color edition and both of his legs were really stiff and I was freaking out! I can't tell you how grateful I am :D
10 years later, and this absolutely saved my LIFE - my Feral Predator Neca had the tightest ratchetiest leg-hip joints, and now I feel I can rest easy.
Ha!! Cool Wargreymon figure! Love the metal claws, nice touch. I hope this will work on my DCCollectibles Superman!!! His shoulder just will not move and it makes his arm look really weird in the position it is in. I had to make him put his fist on his hip to look (slightly) less goofy. He is a special edition repaint, with a metallic blue suit and not the matte blue. I think it is just the paint binding it up. Thanks for the vid!
I know this video is quite old now, but regardless I found this very helpful. I just got a MAFEX figure and the hip joints were tight and I was genuinely scared, I paid a lot for it and it was the last one on the store site I got it from. But putting the dishwashing liquid I had on the joints helped and my blood pressure came back down. Thank you so much.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! 1) Tried heating which worked most of the time. No luck. 2) Desperate, I tried the hot water method. Disheartened to find that it didn’t work. 3) Accepting that I may break it, tried your method, AND IT WORKED! AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH!
@@StevensToyReviews FYI, I used your method on a GI Joe Classified Range Viper. Right arm shoulder would not move at all. Thought to post this response in case someone else had this problem.
@Alvin Vergara he's still good! When I tried this, I had added some soap to his torso that made things a little too loose, but if you run water through the figure and give time to dry, all should be okay. The application I did to his legs has still held up after all this time, and they still work great.
tried this on my Marvel Legends Infinite Kraven. his elbow joint was sooooo tight, it would not budge. added some soap. bammo!!! fixed. thank you so much!! will definitely include you in my toy review!
Thank you so much man-I have all of the Mcfarlene halo figures, limited edition expensive yadeeyahdeeyah-but here they were all so stiff so I couldn't make them take a step without slowly moving the leg forwards listening to the click click click pop to the right place. Now I can make them ragdoll and I don't have to position them every second.
YESSSS THANK YOU! You just saved me with this Mcfarlane Mortal Kombat figure. I usually use hot water but it just wasn’t cutting it. The joint is smooth as butter now.
My 1993 Green Ranger Figure has Tight Joints ALL OVER! I tried twisting the arms, but the Plastic started to separate, and I was REALLY WORRIED if I put too much pressure on it, it would eventually break!
Thanks so much for this tip!!!! I used this on my Sh Figuarts Kamen Rider Black bicep swivel joints from before it makes that scary plastic snapping sound and now it moves very fluidly
You got suggestion how to do this fix on a plushy that have ball joints in it? I recently got a Faerie Dragon Plush from the Blizzard Gear store, but 3-4 of the ball joins in the tail are very stiff and I am wondering how to maintain them in the tail as I don't want it to break accidentally.
Man if only i found this video a few hours ago, my wargreymon model kit broke cuz of a stiff joint, im tryong to fix it, meanwhile i did this on the other joint arm and is so much better. Thank you so much!
i was too late for this, broke my rotf leader prime because his waist hinges were too tight, thanks for the tutorial, i can at least save the other joint that didnt break
What should I do for my Marvel Legends Spiderman? The waist swivel is COMPLETELY stuck. I think the paint may have gotten inside the figure a little bit. Please reply!
thank you very much, i can't loosen my transformers action figure (robots in disguise 2015 warrior figures) so o decided to search for solutions, so i found your channel and your tricked worked alot
I have a Goku black and Have tried putting dish soap in the legs and it is still kind of stiff a little and It squeaksalot every time I move it so what do I do?
SillyNoobyHi is that the right leg? Also having the same problem with my sh figuarts goku black as well. The right leg is squeaky and it’s super tight as well. Hope we can get a solution out of it.
+Steven's Toy Reviews thank you. So heat up the joints with a hair dryer for a bit then use the soap to have it start loosening up more? (While still warm?)
Will it also work on model kits? Cuz I have the Mega man, Roll, and Proto man kits from Kotobukiya and recently got the Valkyrie no densetsu kit from Kotobukiya and the joints on those were kinda stiff.
I'm going to try this since I actually got some joint tightening solution in a joint that didn't need it and now it is really hard to move hopefully this helps.
I would not do this like a math equation. Try rinsing whatever you used out with water or something - I'm guessing not Pledge? - that will remove it and let it sit.
Hey man! I got a SH Figuarts Event Exclusive Vegito Blue and his knee joint is a little tight and makes the bottom part of the leg come off (not broken and can pop back in place, but comes off joint since it twists kinda stiffly. Will this work or any suggestions? Need to know asap so that I can keep or return it while I can.
Hey my dude, just saw this. This should help with the 1.0 style knees in terms loosening them up, but tbh without having it in hand I can't tell you if that'll help your issue. Sorry!
I have an elbow swivel on a DCUC Gentleman Ghost that won't move, and a thigh swivel on Arkham Asylum Scarecrow that is stuck. How do I get them to work?
I checked other comments and I didn't see the same question, so... Does this work with joints with metal parts? (I'm thinking Hasbro's old Transformers toys and such)
Hey I’m trying to fix my Demoniacal fit Vegito blue because his torso is squeaking a bunch and I don’t know how to make it squeeze in between the gap safely. Any ideas or anything?
Hello, I recently got some Dead or Alive KT 3/4 inch Kaiyodo Takara mini figures, and the plastic joints are REALLY tight. I believe these figures are a bit old but they were kept factory sealed. I tried moving the leg joints but they are very tight and I'm afraid of breaking them. Would this work on these mini figures?
The left arm on my figuarts gogeta (that i got TODAY) won't move at all and I've been using dawn dish soap and oil on it over and over and over again, nothing happens
What oil? Wash everything out immediately. Just run it under water. Go back to step 1 and apply a bit of dish soap, and try applying a bit of heat ( NOT water) and try to get it to move once. If it doesn't work, nbd. Let it SIT in the box overnight and don't touch it. Come back to it tomorrow and it might be fine.
I have multiple Fortnite Legendary Series figures that all have the same issue. When the arms move outwards to the side, they snap into place, but it's so tight, it might snap off the peg that goes into the bicep. Do you think this would work on ratchet-type joints like that?
I'm having a heck of a time loosening up one of my Neca predator's forearm joints. The sculpt prevents me from applying any soap because the forearm guard covers the joint. It's drivin me crazy. Heating it hasn't helped either.
My neca turtles in disguise ralph arm popped off and I cannot get it back on for nothing it's starting to hurt my fingers trying to pop it back in im hoping the soap would help loosen it thanks for this
Steven's Toy Reviews i have some tmnt cartoon neca figures with super stiff joints and super worried i might break them if i try anything i got pretty lucky on my new donatello figure that the arm poped back in but would you recommend this method for neca figures as well? sorry for the long winded question
eibun2011 No problem! I plan on making a video just for that. In the meantime, try telling your brother to get clear coat nailpolish and to coat the joint with it to make it tighten up a bit, it should work.
I didn't even have to put soap on it I just detached my newly arrived monsterarts rebirth goji's right leg (wich was wayyy to tight to do Stopmotion with) , put it back on and it was fine Thanks for the help
Does it work on sh monsterarts Godzilla 2021 on one of his ball joints of his tail? It’s hard to move and I don’t want it to break. Could I also use an ear swab/ Q tip?
I just got a monsterarts '54 godzilla, and after a few minutes moving the joints around, the leg seized up just like that and I'm afraid it's going to snap. How did you remove the leg on the godzilla figure?? Obviously the ball joint is inaccessible otherwise. Please help!
Thank you so much man it help my ghost rider action figure because his hand is really tight and i put so much dish soap and it really work and its good thank u man
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"Will this work on X?"
Try it and find out. If there was a warning, I would've put it in.
I have the neca sos Godzilla and the left leg is out of its socket, any help?
But does this works with swivels
@Steve's Toy Reviews, will this work on a Dalek figure? Specifically on the gun stick ball joint.
@@bromicorn It works on swivels for me. My SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Black and Bardock both had scary stiff bicep swivels so I had to pop em apart at the bicep, lube it up with the dish soap, and then stick em back on and they’ve been moving fine since
@@bromicorn he said it does in the vid
Although considered an old video, this video works still 5 years later, like a charm, thank you so much, I was so scared for my Zoffy's left arm but fixed it thanks to this.
You thought it would get patched?
BRUH.... Thank you so damn much. i was curtain that the plastic was gonna break, this works effectively and it saved my Robot spirits Full armor MKII gundam.
+Droopy King Good to hear!
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DUDE! You saved my ass XD. I just got my SH Figuarts Vegeta Premium color edition and both of his legs were really stiff and I was freaking out! I can't tell you how grateful I am :D
Good to hear!
+MrMonkeyGaming yeah i tried it on mine and it broke off once a put on the oil
+Steven's Toy Reviews Same thing happened to me, I'm so glad it worked, thank you so much!! :D
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This technique saved so many of my figures from a horrible fate of breaking apart, I must thank you!
One of the videos that are technically timeless.
I actually thought that was a ratchet joint for a second. Thank you so much for this. You just saved my Rg Unicorn Gundam from absolute dedtruction
I’m trying the same on my rg unicorn gundam hope it works
You could also use silicone oil
oh man, you really saved me. I just freaking out on my Transformers hand joint which so stiff. Now it works like a charm! Bless you bro!
Bro did try using it on a hinge joint?
I just bought my most expensive figure yet only to be terrified of switching the hands due to sniff wrist joints. This immediately helped, thank you!!
10 years later, and this absolutely saved my LIFE - my Feral Predator Neca had the tightest ratchetiest leg-hip joints, and now I feel I can rest easy.
Ha!! Cool Wargreymon figure! Love the metal claws, nice touch. I hope this will work on my DCCollectibles Superman!!! His shoulder just will not move and it makes his arm look really weird in the position it is in. I had to make him put his fist on his hip to look (slightly) less goofy. He is a special edition repaint, with a metallic blue suit and not the matte blue. I think it is just the paint binding it up. Thanks for the vid!
I know this video is quite old now, but regardless I found this very helpful. I just got a MAFEX figure and the hip joints were tight and I was genuinely scared, I paid a lot for it and it was the last one on the store site I got it from. But putting the dishwashing liquid I had on the joints helped and my blood pressure came back down. Thank you so much.
Awesome! I'm so glad it helped. Don't want a broken figure.
Dude thank you so much. Ijust got the Robot spirits unit 01 and holy shit those shoulder joints were unmovable and now theyre just perfect. 🙌
Dude this video is awesome my 40.00 dollar flash toy is now not stuck anymore thanks
Great to hear!
Yea same lol my zoom fig was so stiff
Thank you - this also seems to work for tight plastic doll house/dreamhouse hinges!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
1) Tried heating which worked most of the time. No luck.
2) Desperate, I tried the hot water method. Disheartened to find that it didn’t work.
3) Accepting that I may break it, tried your method, AND IT WORKED!
AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Awesome, glad to hear 😎👍
@@StevensToyReviews FYI, I used your method on a GI Joe Classified Range Viper. Right arm shoulder would not move at all. Thought to post this response in case someone else had this problem.
This legit saved my SDCC exclusive Kongs waist joint, ty for making this man!
Thank you SO much for this. Picked up the mafex TDKR batman and it was real tight at the legs. This made the figure a lot easier to pose.
I'm here for Joker Hush Mafex, but you see what we have to do after all the money spent ...
I also bought a Mafex TDKR Superman and has tight joints. I'm just wondering, how is your figure now?
@Alvin Vergara he's still good! When I tried this, I had added some soap to his torso that made things a little too loose, but if you run water through the figure and give time to dry, all should be okay. The application I did to his legs has still held up after all this time, and they still work great.
tried this on my Marvel Legends Infinite Kraven. his elbow joint was sooooo tight, it would not budge. added some soap. bammo!!! fixed. thank you so much!! will definitely include you in my toy review!
Thank you so much man-I have all of the Mcfarlene halo figures, limited edition expensive yadeeyahdeeyah-but here they were all so stiff so I couldn't make them take a step without slowly moving the leg forwards listening to the click click click pop to the right place. Now I can make them ragdoll and I don't have to position them every second.
YESSSS THANK YOU! You just saved me with this Mcfarlane Mortal Kombat figure. I usually use hot water but it just wasn’t cutting it. The joint is smooth as butter now.
thank you for the tip, i had a really tight joint like you did but on my ssgss vegeta and it work instantly
My Vegeta is super tight too!
is it the right shoulder? i am also worried coz before its not that tight! i dunno what happened... re-virginized..
It is the right shoulder I think.
@@metubeaccountko me too man....these vegetas have shit quality control
My vegeta was the same, I used Wahl clipper blade oil on it and it loosened it immediately
My 1993 Green Ranger Figure has Tight Joints ALL OVER!
I tried twisting the arms, but the Plastic started to separate, and I was REALLY WORRIED if I put too much pressure on it, it would eventually break!
Thank you! Just got shf first form Cell and his legs and neck were incredibly tight and this really helped!
Awesome! Saved my Marvel Legends Iron Man 2020 figure's ultra-stiff ankle joint! Thanks so much!!
thank you sooo much i just got my gundam rx78 in the mail and his shoulder joint was super tight and thanks to you i was able to fix it
Thanks so much for this tip!!!! I used this on my Sh Figuarts Kamen Rider Black bicep swivel joints from before it makes that scary plastic snapping sound and now it moves very fluidly
+Guy Webz Good! Glad to hear.
I did this with my new action figure that had super annoyingly loud squeaking leg joints. It helped a lot, thanks!
+\Nexturz/ Great to hear! Glad I could help.
It worked!!!
I recently got my sh figuarts son goku and the shoulder was very stiff. I put some soap and it worked like a charm !!
Helped loosen the super tight joints on my body kun and body chan posing figs! Thank you so much!
Thanks man I had an red hood action figure and it was really stiff but u saved me it's not perfect but it's better then it was before
+Quiveymonster 3100 Good to hear!
You got suggestion how to do this fix on a plushy that have ball joints in it? I recently got a Faerie Dragon Plush from the Blizzard Gear store, but 3-4 of the ball joins in the tail are very stiff and I am wondering how to maintain them in the tail as I don't want it to break accidentally.
U are a life saver, thanks mate, I got the Gabumon from the Digivolving Spirits and his right arm was Sooo tight, its so much better now thanks
thanks for the tip ! i hope it does the same job on different kinds of plastic figurines too (Sideshow Collectibles figurine).
+Darth Bender Yes, it should. And you're welcome!
Man if only i found this video a few hours ago, my wargreymon model kit broke cuz of a stiff joint, im tryong to fix it, meanwhile i did this on the other joint arm and is so much better. Thank you so much!
Oh thank you Ive had This problem for so long Now i Can Finally Loosen The joint thank you
Just got a sealed TFP Vehicon and his right thigh swivel was so tight I thought it was going to break. This fixed it up immediately!
OMG THANKS my master chief action figure is now so much better!
Joyride?
Thank you so much for this video. You saved my bardock's biceps from breaking because they were really tight.
Thank you so much man. After 9 years this still works!
Not all heroes wear capes. Good stuff man just saved me 130 bucks
i was too late for this, broke my rotf leader prime because his waist hinges were too tight, thanks for the tutorial, i can at least save the other joint that didnt break
Would this be the same process on a ratchet joint?
thank you so much for the help bc I have a sh monsterarts Kong figure and his ab crunch was extremely tight
Have you noticed any affects on any plastic since then?
Nope!
What should I do for my Marvel Legends Spiderman? The waist swivel is COMPLETELY stuck. I think the paint may have gotten inside the figure a little bit. Please reply!
X acto knife? Loosen the paint without penetrating the peg
Or hairblower it and then see if it moves if not it's paint
thank you very much, i can't loosen my transformers action figure (robots in disguise 2015 warrior figures) so o decided to search for solutions, so i found your channel and your tricked worked alot
TYSM DUDE this worked so good for my limited edition toy I THOUGHT IT WAS GUNNA BREAK BUT IT WORKED SMOTHLY
Thanks so much. I just got a gundam toys and the legs were so stiff it could barely even stand. This helps alot
I have a Goku black and Have tried putting dish soap in the legs and it is still kind of stiff a little and It squeaksalot every time I move it so what do I do?
SillyNoobyHi is that the right leg? Also having the same problem with my sh figuarts goku black as well. The right leg is squeaky and it’s super tight as well. Hope we can get a solution out of it.
just buy a new one
Michael Herrera Ok how about u buy a $139 figure and buy it again because the first one sucks and all for the same price
@@michaelherrera8514 just buys new brain for yourself
I have an old action man 1993 and its stiff like concrete
Will This work for NECA toys? Specifically the Pacific Rim toys 7”.
+Jourdain Andrade Yes, but heat it up before you try this.
+Steven's Toy Reviews thank you. So heat up the joints with a hair dryer for a bit then use the soap to have it start loosening up more? (While still warm?)
No, try heating up the joints and try to move, THEN try the soap/shock oil.
Thank you my robot spirits obsidian fury had an extremely tight leg joint this helps immensely
huh, you to
I put a bit to much in my fury's hip, and now its loose, will it tighten up over time?
No, it won't. It's meant to loosen. Wash it out and do it again! Should fix it up.
i cant get the hip out of its socket, thats why i used the soap
Yes... That's fine. Run it under water.
How would I do this with my shma Godzilla 2021 tail I tried useing heat but it didn’t really work
And it’s the entire tail
tysm man, tried this on my mafex peter b parker and worked like a charm! life saver!! new sub here!
TYSM I just got my jungle hunter predator in the mail and it’s joints suck but now it’s just fine thank you
What about pins in transformers figures cause I got a kingdom dinobot and the legs are tight
What about like right hand attachments that won’t go on
Will it also work on model kits? Cuz I have the Mega man, Roll, and Proto man kits from Kotobukiya and recently got the Valkyrie no densetsu kit from Kotobukiya and the joints on those were kinda stiff.
My toy if fine, I just want Ragdoll 🤣 😂
I'm going to try this since I actually got some joint tightening solution in a joint that didn't need it and now it is really hard to move hopefully this helps.
I would not do this like a math equation. Try rinsing whatever you used out with water or something - I'm guessing not Pledge? - that will remove it and let it sit.
did this on my gundam worked sooooo well thx
Great video! I can use this technique on master grade gunpla. Thanks!
Wow. This worked -flawlessly- on my Kingdom Tigatron's stiff legs!
Hey man! I got a SH Figuarts Event Exclusive Vegito Blue and his knee joint is a little tight and makes the bottom part of the leg come off (not broken and can pop back in place, but comes off joint since it twists kinda stiffly. Will this work or any suggestions? Need to know asap so that I can keep or return it while I can.
Hey my dude, just saw this. This should help with the 1.0 style knees in terms loosening them up, but tbh without having it in hand I can't tell you if that'll help your issue. Sorry!
I have an elbow swivel on a DCUC Gentleman Ghost that won't move, and a thigh swivel on Arkham Asylum Scarecrow that is stuck. How do I get them to work?
Can liquid hand soap be a replacement for dish soap?
This worked a hole lot for my sh monsterarts final wars goji the leg was really tight and it help a lot thanks steven
THANKS ALOT THIS HELPED ME FIX ONE OF MY FIGURES
That looks way better than the hot water or blow dryer method. I got some NECA figures, and they come pretty tight in certain joints.
That will need to be used to unstick the joints due to paint gluing the joints. This is for ball joints either too big or sockets too small.
I put a bit to much in my fury's hip, and now its loose, will it tighten up over time?
Does it matter what type of dish soap
Could you use this on like flaps as stuff on transformers. Like the chest flaps on the new b-127 deluxe figure
I checked other comments and I didn't see the same question, so... Does this work with joints with metal parts? (I'm thinking Hasbro's old Transformers toys and such)
I’m so glad I found this video it just saved my DF Majin Vegeta
Hey I’m trying to fix my Demoniacal fit Vegito blue because his torso is squeaking a bunch and I don’t know how to make it squeeze in between the gap safely. Any ideas or anything?
Will it work on a 3A figure? (specifically Ambush from real steel)
9 years later this still helps works better than hot water for me personally
So this is permanent or you need to do it weekly, monthly, etc?
This is super helpfull dude but i dont have a tooth pick what can i use? Will a Q tip work?
No, paperclip, needle, etc...
Oh okay thank you
Hello, I recently got some Dead or Alive KT 3/4 inch Kaiyodo Takara mini figures, and the plastic joints are REALLY tight. I believe these figures are a bit old but they were kept factory sealed. I tried moving the leg joints but they are very tight and I'm afraid of breaking them. Would this work on these mini figures?
The left arm on my figuarts gogeta (that i got TODAY) won't move at all and I've been using dawn dish soap and oil on it over and over and over again, nothing happens
What oil?
Wash everything out immediately. Just run it under water. Go back to step 1 and apply a bit of dish soap, and try applying a bit of heat ( NOT water) and try to get it to move once. If it doesn't work, nbd. Let it SIT in the box overnight and don't touch it. Come back to it tomorrow and it might be fine.
@@StevensToyReviews zoom spout oiler, i tried the hairdryer technique and i couldn't hit the joint and i was afraid of melting the shoulder
@@StevensToyReviews update, the arm broke
Thanks steve my sh godzilla 89 has been stiff for bit now and it was stiff to the point he was gonna snap did this and now hes movingly fine
I have multiple Fortnite Legendary Series figures that all have the same issue. When the arms move outwards to the side, they snap into place, but it's so tight, it might snap off the peg that goes into the bicep. Do you think this would work on ratchet-type joints like that?
I'm having a heck of a time loosening up one of my Neca predator's forearm joints. The sculpt prevents me from applying any soap because the forearm guard covers the joint. It's drivin me crazy. Heating it hasn't helped either.
+IMP 22 heat that mother up. The paint is most likely stuck, and if that's the case this won't work at all gotta hear it up
Gonna try this on my new additions of my gi joe collection
My neca turtles in disguise ralph arm popped off and I cannot get it back on for nothing it's starting to hurt my fingers trying to pop it back in im hoping the soap would help loosen it thanks for this
Tysm I just loosened y shf mui Goku I didn't expect this to work but it worked instantly I can finally move his without concern
Steven's Toy Reviews i have some tmnt cartoon neca figures with super stiff joints and super worried i might break them if i try anything i got pretty lucky on my new donatello figure that the arm poped back in but would you recommend this method for neca figures as well? sorry for the long winded question
Steven's
also serves with soap to wash your hands?
thanks for the guide! but how about tightening loose joints? my brother has a sic and one of its foot is so weak that it can't support the figure
eibun2011 No problem! I plan on making a video just for that. In the meantime, try telling your brother to get clear coat nailpolish and to coat the joint with it to make it tighten up a bit, it should work.
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Okay, if you insist!
I didn't even have to put soap on it
I just detached my newly arrived monsterarts rebirth goji's right leg (wich was wayyy to tight to do Stopmotion with) , put it back on and it was fine
Thanks for the help
Does it work on sh monsterarts Godzilla 2021 on one of his ball joints of his tail? It’s hard to move and I don’t want it to break. Could I also use an ear swab/ Q tip?
I have a SH Figuarts mafex miles morales figure, I really hope this will fix his arm
Does the dish soap do anything long term? Like paint job or joint super duper looseness?
Nope
I just got a monsterarts '54 godzilla, and after a few minutes moving the joints around, the leg seized up just like that and I'm afraid it's going to snap. How did you remove the leg on the godzilla figure?? Obviously the ball joint is inaccessible otherwise. Please help!
Heat and try this dish soap method!
How long does this last? Do I need to apply again after some time?
Thank you so much man it help my ghost rider action figure because his hand is really tight and i put so much dish soap and it really work and its good thank u man
Thanks buddy, I used this technique on my Power Rangers lightning collection Dino Charge Red Ranger
Can this work on smaller figure's bicep swivels?