Suggestions for Removing TMNT Figure Armor?

JayDubs · 03-18-2016, 04:09 PM

I have a couple broken figures that I am trying to remove shoulder and wrist about to transfer to a figure that is in good condition, just missing some armor.

Anyone have any luck removing armor? I am specifically having a hard time getting 1988 Shredder armor off.

Thanks!

thundermaster612 · 03-18-2016, 05:04 PM

the armor is usually held on with some special glue, if you use some special glue remover and get it under the armor then it should come off

tmntfannumerouno · 03-18-2016, 05:09 PM

boil some water in a cup for about 3 minutes in the micro and dunk the figure in afterwards for around 30 seconds to a minute to loosen the glue and then try it.

tw2thr3 · 03-18-2016, 05:13 PM

I also had a similar problem with shoulder pieces on an old Slash. I tried hot water but it only made the plastic peg stretch. Was going to use an xacto knife if nothing else but if anyone knows better methods please add..

tw2thr3 · 03-18-2016, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thundermaster612

the armor is usually held on with some special glue, if you use some special glue remover and get it under the armor then it should come off

I'll have to try this with something like goop off. Thanks!

JayDubs · 03-18-2016, 05:20 PM

I was going to try glue remover but some of the pieces are so tight and secure!

*Discogod* · 03-19-2016, 01:08 PM

Bear in mind that any solvent strong enough to dissolve the glue is likely to take the paint off, too.

I'd recommend just dunking the fig in boiling hot water for a few minutes, if you can get a small flat-head screwdriver under the armour that might also help to prise it off.

JayDubs · 03-19-2016, 07:14 PM

Success! I boiled water for 3 minutes and it was super got, had to remove with pot holders. After soaking for 5 minutes two of shredders arm armor pieces popped right off and his shoulder armor was a little more stubborn and I was able to pry off using a small pumpkin carving knife.

03-18-2016, 04:09 PM	#1
JayDubs Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 255	Suggestions for Removing TMNT Figure Armor? I have a couple broken figures that I am trying to remove shoulder and wrist about to transfer to a figure that is in good condition, just missing some armor. Anyone have any luck removing armor? I am specifically having a hard time getting 1988 Shredder armor off. Thanks!

03-18-2016, 05:04 PM	#2
thundermaster612 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ninjago City Posts: 1,214	the armor is usually held on with some special glue, if you use some special glue remover and get it under the armor then it should come off __________________

03-18-2016, 05:09 PM	#3
tmntfannumerouno Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 785	boil some water in a cup for about 3 minutes in the micro and dunk the figure in afterwards for around 30 seconds to a minute to loosen the glue and then try it.

03-18-2016, 05:13 PM	#4
tw2thr3 Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 121	I also had a similar problem with shoulder pieces on an old Slash. I tried hot water but it only made the plastic peg stretch. Was going to use an xacto knife if nothing else but if anyone knows better methods please add..

03-18-2016, 05:20 PM	#6
JayDubs Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 255	I was going to try glue remover but some of the pieces are so tight and secure!

03-19-2016, 01:08 PM	#7
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	Bear in mind that any solvent strong enough to dissolve the glue is likely to take the paint off, too. I'd recommend just dunking the fig in boiling hot water for a few minutes, if you can get a small flat-head screwdriver under the armour that might also help to prise it off.

03-19-2016, 07:14 PM	#8
JayDubs Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 255	Success! I boiled water for 3 minutes and it was super got, had to remove with pot holders. After soaking for 5 minutes two of shredders arm armor pieces popped right off and his shoulder armor was a little more stubborn and I was able to pry off using a small pumpkin carving knife.