25th Anniversary Joe Disassembly Guide?

[gdztoyz]

Hello again, folks!

I don't recall which thread, but I remember someone saying that Hasbro actually put up a guide/how to on how to disassemble 25th anniversary figures. I was curious if someone could point me in that direction, if possible. I mostly do strait on repaints, but I'm planning getting a bit more adventurous with my upcoming custom projects!

Thanks!

[Shogi]

Here's Hasbro's explanation on how to take the chest apart:

1. Take anniversary figures head and legs off, so only torso and arms remain. (Legs have screws, head, lower arms and hands pop off)
2. Use either corner of table or block of wood with 90 degree angle and place the torso side that has the parting line on corner.
3. Take a rubber mallet, or small hammer, and hit the seam on the shoulder, cracking it open like a walnut.
4. Sides should split allowing for custom arms to fit into joints, glue back together with super glue.

Exacto Knife Method
Use an exacto knife to cut into the seam of the chest (Usually start at the bottom or in the arm pit) Then pry the torso apart with a small flat-tipped screwdriver (Sometimes this will leave a gap between the torso halves, hence why you do it in a typically unseen area)

Screwdriver Method (Thanks to Kimiyo)
Take a flat head screwdriver and insert the flat tip in between the upper back torso and lower back torso and give it a twist (Warning!!! Many members have had problems with this method so it may be only a last resort type of thing)




You HAVE to crack open the torso to change out the upper arms. However, to change out the lower arms, hands or feet. You can run the some hot water from the faucet over the part and pull it out. This is also known as "Boil and Pop"

The Head will come off if you apply enough pressrue under the chin, pushing upwards

And a picture showing a completely disassembled 25th Joe figure

[Echo7Solo]

Shouldn't that be a Sticky? I mean this isn't the first time I've seen a thread started for this. C.I.A.D.? Ruling?

[Shogi]

Originally Posted by Echo7Solo

Shouldn't that be a Sticky? I mean this isn't the first time I've seen a thread started for this. C.I.A.D.? Ruling?

Good idea, done!

[gdztoyz]

Thank you VERY much, this is greatly appreciated!

[kimiyo]

All you need is a small (not too small) flat head screw driver and insert it between the upper back torso and the lower back torso and give it a twist. The 2 halves with seperate and everthing will be set free arms legs and all.

[VictoryLiger]

I have beat the crap out of a Cobra Legion Storm Shadow using the hammer & block method and haven't had any success. Are there any diagrams or pics of how you should be holding the figure?

[xFlintx]

what about painting the figures? What kind of paints are recommended and is there any priming to be done or do you just paint right on them?

[Shogi]

Originally Posted by xFlintx

what about painting the figures? What kind of paints are recommended and is there any priming to be done or do you just paint right on them?

Use Acrylic paints, Stay far away from Enamel paints. (Enamel = will never fully dry on soft plastics)

I don't use a primer or anything, but that's really all up to the individual customizer. Some people use primer, some use clear coat, some just slap some paint on and say done!

[daremo]

Here's some more 25th Custom Help:

Here's some tips on taking apart the torso, including a video (I prefer an exacto blade myself)

Here's a valuable guide for customs in general from Joe Customs:
Wiki Customizing Guide

How to convert heads for 25th figures with pics from Tri-Gate Creations:
The Kossack Knight's Tutorial