Toy Repairs?

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Rahal Stmin, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. Rahal Stmin

    Rahal Stmin Bounty Hunter

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    I have a Universe Deluxe Starscream, and his hip pin joint and left wrist pint joint seem to be loose, does anyone know a way to restore the tightness to the joints?
     
  2. Hyperoptic

    Hyperoptic G1-Junkie

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    I've heard of some technique with nail polish but I haven't tried it for myself.
     
  3. brr-icy

    brr-icy MP Collector

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    pin joints are a bit trickier, you can use liquid crazy glue for them, and keep moving the part for a few minutes until the glue is completely dry and cannot stick the parts together
     
  4. Batman

    Batman The Dark Knight TFW2005 Supporter

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    I would probably bang the pin out and apply a coat of something (nail polish, crazy glue, etc.) to it and bang it back in once it dries.
     
  5. Shadow25

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    I'm gonna try something like this, as my ROTF Sideswipe's elbow constantly flings about; it has lost all tightness whatsoever.
     
  6. ComicGuy89

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    My own Sideswipe never had any tightness in his right elbow. However those pins are impossible to push out! How do you guys do it?
     
  7. Anti-Venom

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    DRip future floor finish on the the pin while its in the socket.

    (or so i hear)