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03-21-2021, 03:12 PM
Josh Z
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Per discussion in the ARAH Hauls thread, I'm going to post instructions for one method (not the only possible method) to repair a vintage G.I. Joe figure whose o-ring is damaged but the chest cannot be opened. I cannot take any credit for this technique, as I learned it from a Facebook group ("GI Joe ARAH Vintage Toy Line 1982 to 1994").
I used this method to repair a B.A.T. whose back screw was stripped beyond any ability to drill it out. This is also relevant for any figures whose torso halves came glued together, such as Zartan, Zarana, Zandar, and all of the Ninja Force figures.
You will need some elastic crafting cord.
I used this one
and it worked pretty well. You might be able to find something else cheaper.
First and most importantly, do not remove the broken o-ring. You will need to use it to fish the cord through the torso. Without that, getting the cord through is exponentially harder. (I haven't had luck with it, myself.)
Tie a piece of string or dental floss (floss may be stronger) to one side of the o-ring and to the elastic cord. I recommend using a much longer piece of cord than you need. That will give you leeway to work, and you can cut the excess off later.
Grip the other end of the o-ring with a pair of needle-nose pliers. If the o-ring hasn't completely snapped yet, you can cut it now.
Very gently and slowly use the pliers to pull the o-ring out and drag the floss and ultimately the cord through the chest cavity.
Once you've gotten this far, the hardest part is done. Next, loop the cord through the t-bar and tie the ends together with a square knot and a figure eight knot.
Then just cinch the knots tight, cut off the excess cord, and you're done.
The end result may be a little looser than a good o-ring, but you shouldn't have to worry about the figure falling apart.
It worked for me. I hope some of you find this helpful.
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