To be honest, I didn't seek this video out to do a customizing operation as shown, but to observe exactly how to correctly reattach the arms without breaking anything. I just got a male Steel Corp trooper that came with the left arm post sticking halfway out. It wouldn't click back in when I pushed on it, so I sought some help on the You Tube. Your hot water trick worked great and the arm is now seated all the way into the shoulder socket. Thanks for the info! 😊
@Mediumcool2000 I was referring specifically to the Fliht figure. In my head-cannon he's the only character I consistently display to be left handed. It stems from the Joe Vs Cobra line where Flint's watch was sculpted on his right wrist, a common trait among left handed people, just as right handed people will typically wear their watches on their left wrists to keep them from getting caught of things while working
Thanks for watching and Happy New Year! Don't worry.... Because there's been plenty of push from fans and followers, we have something in the works for backpacks, butt packs, and more. We just don't have a date set in concrete yet, but if my hunch is correct, it can potentially go out by the time we release our thigh and drop-leg holsters with belt (which are tentatively scheduled for late March - mid April). Thanks again and take care.
Thank you for this tutorial! I'm planning to do this with Doc GI Joe Classified in removing his vest. But wouldn't it be difficult to remove arm joints from a NEW action figure when dropped dipped in hot water?
Thanks for watching. I don't think so, unless there's something different with the materials used on newer JOEs these days. We've dunked brand new figs in hot water to install our WHITE/ARCTIC version of these vests for some custom shots, and we were able to remove the arms just fine. Take care and stay safe.
7:03 have you ever done, or thought to do helmets and/or M.A.S.K. helmets for figures? The flexibility here reminds me of some of the recent black series helmets (clones, troopers, Mandalorians, etc.) that fit over head sculpts That initial classified cobra commander buck has always made me think it could be used as a younger, more slender, Miles Mayhem (popping a gung ho head to tweak), and having a Viper mask for that scale would be cool. Whether it's over a head, or over a neck peg, either would be cool options for M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M. helmets.
Thanks for watching and the tip. We've definitely considered helmets and other "head gear", so it is something we have our sights on for future releases. Thanks again and take care.
Thanks for watching =) Yes, we're still around but we had to close shop for a bit for restructuring purposes. We will RE-OPEN JUNE 1, 2024. New video will come out to announce our re-opening in about a week. Take care and hope to see you then =)
Thanks for watching and the kind words! =) We are temporarily closed for restructuring purposes, but we are looking to re-open once again by early to mid June... Fingers crossed! =) Thanks again and we will make a video to announce our reopening once we know more. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks for watching, and great question! The material is flexible enough that it really shouldn't affect the joints and movement of the abs on the figure. It can however, limit the degree of "bend". For example, the forward motion will be limited since the magazine pouches on the front will hit the front waist line, and will stop the bend eventually. Thanks again and take care.
No worries, thanks for watching =) Aside from the brown and black color, we're also in the process of making some in white/natural color for an "arctic" look, and possibly one in orange, for a retro style look. Should be out by late MARCH of early APRIL this yeasr. Thanks again and take care.
Quick question.... Wouldn't it just be easier to just Make the vest with a sort of clip, strap, button or peg method? Most toy accessories that are meant to be removable, like championship belt. Has this capability. So why not just do that?
Thanks for watching. Yeah we actually thought of doing the peg and hole method like for the WWE champ belts but ran into issues. The material is way softer compared to the flex materials made from Mattel (which is PVC, I believe). The pegs would bend while being placed in the hole to close the vest off on the back. I wish we could make these in PVC, but our injection molding machines are not capable of injecting PVC materials unfortunately..... =) Take care and thanks for watching. We got more flex accessories lined up for 2024, so stay tuned and be on the look out.
you really only need a mug or something if you're only swapping the arms. You only need to fully submerge the figure if you're taking it apart completely or nearly enough. It'll save on water and dishwasher space. You also don't need to reheat the arms when you're putting them back in, only the torso. You want the peg hole to be soft enough to push the peg through, but if the peg is soft too then it'll be like thumbing in a softie. Not fun.
Thanks for the comment. Getting it wet in hot water is just one way to do it. I've also heard of people using a hair dryer and heat gun. Regardless of which method is used, the goal is to get heated up so that the arms can be removed... =) Thanks for watching. Take care.
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To be honest, I didn't seek this video out to do a customizing operation as shown, but to observe exactly how to correctly reattach the arms without breaking anything. I just got a male Steel Corp trooper that came with the left arm post sticking halfway out. It wouldn't click back in when I pushed on it, so I sought some help on the You Tube. Your hot water trick worked great and the arm is now seated all the way into the shoulder socket. Thanks for the info! 😊
Thanks for watching. Glad it helped.
Thanks! Zandar’s vest is coming off.
Thank you! Very helpful
Excellent video and information.
Glad it was helpful! Take care
That is super bad ass! Id love to put some on my plan b resaurus special forces figs!
Thanks for the videos. Have you taken apart and replaced the newer type shoulders? Thanks
Is his watch removable? Or is it sculpted on?
Sculpted believe
If you're lookin for a removable watch, look up the first release of killmonger from black panther. Not the " What if" release.
@Mediumcool2000 I was referring specifically to the Fliht figure. In my head-cannon he's the only character I consistently display to be left handed. It stems from the Joe Vs Cobra line where Flint's watch was sculpted on his right wrist, a common trait among left handed people, just as right handed people will typically wear their watches on their left wrists to keep them from getting caught of things while working
Would love to see some backpacks
Thanks for watching and Happy New Year! Don't worry.... Because there's been plenty of push from fans and followers, we have something in the works for backpacks, butt packs, and more. We just don't have a date set in concrete yet, but if my hunch is correct, it can potentially go out by the time we release our thigh and drop-leg holsters with belt (which are tentatively scheduled for late March - mid April).
Thanks again and take care.
Looking good man
Thanks for the kind words. Take care.
Thank you for this tutorial! I'm planning to do this with Doc GI Joe Classified in removing his vest. But wouldn't it be difficult to remove arm joints from a NEW action figure when dropped dipped in hot water?
Thanks for watching. I don't think so, unless there's something different with the materials used on newer JOEs these days. We've dunked brand new figs in hot water to install our WHITE/ARCTIC version of these vests for some custom shots, and we were able to remove the arms just fine. Take care and stay safe.
7:03 have you ever done, or thought to do helmets and/or M.A.S.K. helmets for figures? The flexibility here reminds me of some of the recent black series helmets (clones, troopers, Mandalorians, etc.) that fit over head sculpts
That initial classified cobra commander buck has always made me think it could be used as a younger, more slender, Miles Mayhem (popping a gung ho head to tweak), and having a Viper mask for that scale would be cool. Whether it's over a head, or over a neck peg, either would be cool options for M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M. helmets.
Thanks for watching and the tip. We've definitely considered helmets and other "head gear", so it is something we have our sights on for future releases. Thanks again and take care.
I can’t find these pages anymore, is your store still around?
Thanks for watching =) Yes, we're still around but we had to close shop for a bit for restructuring purposes. We will RE-OPEN JUNE 1, 2024. New video will come out to announce our re-opening in about a week. Take care and hope to see you then =)
Cool!
Thanks for watching.
Thank u sir
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome accessory. Where does one go to buy these from you? Having some issues finding active sales site..
Thanks for watching and the kind words! =) We are temporarily closed for restructuring purposes, but we are looking to re-open once again by early to mid June... Fingers crossed! =) Thanks again and we will make a video to announce our reopening once we know more. Take care and stay safe.
Can you still utilise the ab crunch with the vest on?
Thanks for watching, and great question! The material is flexible enough that it really shouldn't affect the joints and movement of the abs on the figure. It can however, limit the degree of "bend". For example, the forward motion will be limited since the magazine pouches on the front will hit the front waist line, and will stop the bend eventually. Thanks again and take care.
Heat gun would work perfectly for this you just don’t blast it, move the thing around the general area And it will be fine. Either way cool kitbash
Good to know. Thanks.
Do the vests come in different colors?
I guess I should have watched all the way to the end .😁
No worries, thanks for watching =) Aside from the brown and black color, we're also in the process of making some in white/natural color for an "arctic" look, and possibly one in orange, for a retro style look. Should be out by late MARCH of early APRIL this yeasr. Thanks again and take care.
Quick question....
Wouldn't it just be easier to just Make the vest with a sort of clip, strap, button or peg method?
Most toy accessories that are meant to be removable, like championship belt. Has this capability.
So why not just do that?
Thanks for watching. Yeah we actually thought of doing the peg and hole method like for the WWE champ belts but ran into issues. The material is way softer compared to the flex materials made from Mattel (which is PVC, I believe). The pegs would bend while being placed in the hole to close the vest off on the back.
I wish we could make these in PVC, but our injection molding machines are not capable of injecting PVC materials unfortunately..... =)
Take care and thanks for watching. We got more flex accessories lined up for 2024, so stay tuned and be on the look out.
you really only need a mug or something if you're only swapping the arms. You only need to fully submerge the figure if you're taking it apart completely or nearly enough. It'll save on water and dishwasher space. You also don't need to reheat the arms when you're putting them back in, only the torso. You want the peg hole to be soft enough to push the peg through, but if the peg is soft too then it'll be like thumbing in a softie. Not fun.
Thanks for the reply and the tip. I'll try the mug approach for next time... =) Take care
Big Boa's arms are stubborn...
You could have just put it in the cup…
This method is almost hassle free if it wasn't for the fact the figure gets wet in the inside for a few days
Thanks for the comment. Getting it wet in hot water is just one way to do it. I've also heard of people using a hair dryer and heat gun. Regardless of which method is used, the goal is to get heated up so that the arms can be removed... =) Thanks for watching. Take care.
Wrap the wet figure in paper towels and allow it to air dry outside overnight.