[FlintWO2]

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Originally Posted by jscott991

Who made the G36s if you don't mind my asking?

I've heard the FIGMA versions are too small.

They were made by Lanard and were way over scaled for 3 3/4” figures. Also I’m sorry they are actually UMP machine guns, not the G-36

[Lifeline 71]

Not sure if this counts a a "fix" or not, but I just picked up Gung Ho tonight and it was nearly impossible to get the grenade launcher in his hands. So, I used a hobby knife to cut all the extra bits off between the handle and buttstock. Much improved!

[cyclopswc]

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Originally Posted by ActionDan

I recently got my shipment of Classified figures. My Snake Eyes has 1 very loose foot and the waist/ab crunch is also pretty floppy.

So I was wondering if anybody has any tips/hacks for these problems?

One tried and true method: crazy glue.

I'm serious. Get the cheap stuff from Walmart that's 5 in a pack. put a dab into the loose joint, but here's the IMPORTANT part: after you put that in, keep moving the joint to work the glue in, but then keep moving it every few seconds for about a minute. Do NOT let the glue set idle! Or else you'd permanently fixed your loose joint problem. But if you do it right, the glue would form and adhere to the plastic inside after it dries, causing extra friction therefore tightening the joint. This always work for me.

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Originally Posted by Lifeline 71

Not sure if this counts a a "fix" or not, but I just picked up Gung Ho tonight and it was nearly impossible to get the grenade launcher in his hands. So, I used a hobby knife to cut all the extra bits off between the handle and buttstock. Much improved!

Did you try heating up the hand to soften the grip so he can grip the grenade launcher before cutting down the grenade launcher? Sometimes the factory mold are set tighter, but I find G.I.Joe (Hasbro in general) use softer plastic for their hands so with a little heat, you can open up the grip.

[CarrackSpar]

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Originally Posted by cyclopswc

Did you try heating up the hand to soften the grip so he can grip the grenade launcher before cutting down the grenade launcher? Sometimes the factory mold are set tighter, but I find G.I.Joe (Hasbro in general) use softer plastic for their hands so with a little heat, you can open up the grip.

That's what I had to do, nearly gave up but decided to spend about 10-15 minutes slowly working the grip in under really hot water and finally got it. I feel like if I took it out of his hand I could probably get it back in easier the second time, but after that much aggravation I don't think I'll ever risk trying. Sorry Gung Ho, you gotta hold that bitch for the rest of your plastic life.

[cyclopswc]

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Originally Posted by alfa

Has only modified Dukes shin guards?

I've seen someone replaced the boots with another figures boots.
But wondering if cutting them off and painting them, what kind of effect it would be? Any ideas?

I painted Duke's shin guards...I replaced all his gold as a whole. It's the gold that really looks out of place on a soldier. I replaced all the gold on my Duke and Roadblock and I think as a whole they looked much better.

[nighthawk]

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Originally Posted by alfa

Has only modified Dukes shin guards?

I've seen someone replaced the boots with another figures boots.
But wondering if cutting them off and painting them, what kind of effect it would be? Any ideas?

I painted my Duke's shin guards and knee pads as well as his left elbow pad.






I didn't have to remove anything. Just painted it on him.

You can see Roadblock's shins and knee pad in the background going from gold to black as the last picture of Duke was taken after I painted Roadblock.

[djmajin]

I bought a second Cobra Commander to make a classic look

[cyclopswc]

Biggest issue with the Classified line is no doubt the weapons! There's another thread devoted to finding new guns for the figures, so I won't labor the point. I'm not against the weapons they come with, I'm okay with a little sci-fi, but just not in plain ugly plastic color, or gold! So first I did was to repaint Beach Head and Duke's guns.

[cyclopswc]

I know everyone that didn't have the exclusive Snake Eyes is looking for a replacement Uzi. Personally I really don't see Snake Eyes still using a Uzi...even the Israelis don't use Uzi anymore! No one does other than third world armies and terrorists. Why would Snake Eyes?!? I don't hate the guns he came with, just the big hole in the middle. So I filled it with model putty and repainted it matte black. Both the sub-machine gun and pistol.

[nighthawk]

Yeah, I filled the holes in SE's guns too, but then managed to get the exclusive one so he uses the Uzi now.

I agree with the weapons. The color choices ruin it. However, I don't like painting weapons, especially where the figures hold them cause the paint will chip off but the more muted colors you gave to your Beachhead and Duke look really good.