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Issues with Joints coming loose

Started by Lynx, August 19, 2022, 09:37:47 PM

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Lynx

August 19, 2022, 09:37:47 PM
Hey there, lately I've been having issues with my Mattel figures, particularly the large ones joints coming loose very quickly. Is there any fix to this? Also happens a lot with figures legs. I don't want to have to replace any of them either.
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CityRaptor

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August 19, 2022, 10:56:07 PM
Which ones? Dominion or earlier?
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Halichoeres

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August 20, 2022, 06:52:33 PM
I've heard of people painting the joints of action figures with clear nail polish to give them a bit more friction. I haven't done this with action figures, but I have wrapped moving parts in other contexts with a thin non-adhesive tape like plumber's tape. That could work with some kinds of joints, although probably not knees or ankles.
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August 20, 2022, 07:33:33 PM
Quote from: CityRaptor on August 19, 2022, 10:56:07 PMWhich ones? Dominion or earlier?

Earlier
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CityRaptor

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August 21, 2022, 12:27:05 AM
Were they played with much? I think that is generally what causes joints to become loose after a while. That and being heavy.
Jurassic Park is frightning in the dark
All the dinosaurs are running wild
Someone let T. Rex out of his pen
I'm afraid those things'll harm me
'Cause they sure don't act like Barney
And they think that I'm their dinner, not their friend
Oh no

Lynx

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September 01, 2022, 10:35:20 PM
Quote from: CityRaptor on August 21, 2022, 12:27:05 AMWere they played with much? I think that is generally what causes joints to become loose after a while. That and being heavy.

So sorry for a late response, and no, legs were only moved around a bit to fit on the display shelves.
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