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13 years ago @ Infinite Hollywood - In Memoriam Bill White... · 0 replies · +1 points

Sorry to hear the news. I didn't even know he had a blog, but I can say that his artwork always impressed me. He was a gifted artist and I'll miss seeing the new pieces pop up on the header.

Many good thoughts to you and yours, Bill White. I'd like you to know that Octo Joe as the Shredder was my favorite.

13 years ago @ Infinite Hollywood - NECA Resident Evil: Op... · 0 replies · +1 points

That website rules! I've used it in the past for movies, but I didn't know they did games, too. Thanks again!

13 years ago @ Infinite Hollywood - NECA Resident Evil: Op... · 2 replies · +1 points

Thanks for the info, Joey! I think I like UMP's better with the straight mags instead of the banana, looks much smoother. But then again, as long as it's a .45, it doesn't really matter what it looks like going in! ;)

13 years ago @ Infinite Hollywood - NECA Resident Evil: Op... · 0 replies · +1 points

If it's heated thoroughly, it might have some paint stuck down in there. I've heard some people say they use pliers with a towel or cloth of some type around the whole ball to help give them leverage, but I've always been worried I'd tear up the plastic doing it. I'd say if it's still giving you trouble, try letting it sit in the boiling water or keeping the hairdryer on it for a longer period of time. Past that, I'm afraid I don't have any more ideas. :(

13 years ago @ Infinite Hollywood - NECA Resident Evil: Op... · 3 replies · +1 points

If you do take it apart, you'll see that's kind of a strange design in that one peg coming off the hinge is very tiny and prone to break, while the other is very fat and prone to stick. It's bizarre, but yes it should absolutely turn at both the pelvis and the thigh.

13 years ago @ Infinite Hollywood - NECA Resident Evil: Op... · 5 replies · +2 points

After the joint feels like it's moving, heat it again if it's not still soft and replace it into the pelvis. You can do this with lots of different types of joints. A hairdryer will make a joint soft enough to manipulate after maybe 30-90 seconds depending on the density of the plastic.

One resource I found online got me starting to use coffee mugs filled with water. Don't fill it up too much or it'll spill. Put it in the microwave for about 3 minutes, remove, and dunk as much of the figure into the water as you need to disassemble. Leave it in there for about 60 seconds and the plastic should be very pliable and much easier to manipulate. This is also a great way to fix warped limbs, joints, or weapons. When you're done, you can let it air dry and re-set, or run the piece under cold water to harden. Just remember that the water in the cup is boiling and if you're not careful you can burn yourself. Likewise, the plastic you heat will be warm and sometimes trap some of that water, so it's a good idea to use a towel of some sort to help you pry apart joints. Hope this helps!

13 years ago @ Infinite Hollywood - NECA Resident Evil: Op... · 6 replies · +2 points

Boil and pop is very simple, but you can do the same thing with a hairdryer, it just takes longer. Basically, you can heat the joint so that the plastic becomes very soft. This will allow you to give a slight tug and "pop" the joint out of the body. Once the leg is removed from the pelvis, you may need to heat it again to continue, but from here you want to try and remove the hinge joint from the thigh entirely. The peg going into the thigh if very thick, so it might take a little elbow grease to do it. Once it's removed, you can replace the peg and see if you can make that swivel work. It may just be paint, but I think it was just designed a little too tight, so working the peg around in the joint will help to loosen it up a bit.

13 years ago @ Infinite Hollywood - Ninja Turtles Classic ... · 1 reply · +1 points

Thanks! They're still only trickling in here, but I'd like to get my hands on the new show figures, too. Newt's reviews have got me sold!

13 years ago @ Infinite Hollywood - NECA Resident Evil: Op... · 0 replies · +1 points

Man, that sucks. My second one has held up really well, but that first one I'd almost have bet had some rogue glue get down in the joint it was stuck so bad. The new one still has a tough joint there, but it at least moves.

If you do grab another one, I'd recommend doing a boil and pop on the hip. It's really easy to disassemble and it seems to work much better after. And if you do decide to customize the vest and skirt, make sure you come back here and link a pic for us :)

13 years ago @ Infinite Hollywood - NECA Resident Evil: Op... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks! Good call on the UMP, that's definitely another contender. Still, different mag and different stock, but the iron sights are dead on. Good eye!

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