How to repair a HT figure
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Mr. EcKo
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What is it that you need to repair? Maybe I can help you
Mr. EcKo
OG Freak
Aww man that sucks , sorry dude 
, is there any way you can post some pics of the breakage? it would help
Yeah it will be later today I have to work on my "honey do" list before the wife gets home.
I was actually thinking of using "might putty"
Is this common breakage on the older HT figures?
Mr. EcKo
OG Freak
I have no idea , i don't own any Aliens figures but its possibly that the older ones do break
It is basically the clear round hole that the peg snaps into is cracked, chipped, and basically falling apart. Just noticed the shoulder hinge has the same problem.
The elbow joint was totally shattered but the rubber skin was not damaged.
Any advice would be helpful.
The elbow joint was totally shattered but the rubber skin was not damaged.
Any advice would be helpful.
My advise, return it.
Not possible, bought it a comic shop and they have a "no return" policy.
I think it is going to come down to me posing and then gluing this sucker together!
I don't think that applies to broken/defective items.
Mr. EcKo
OG Freak
Yeah man that looks like a job for super glue 
This place has sign that "All sales on Collectables are Final" I rarely do business with the place but I broke down and bite the bullet. At least this wasn't an $800 piece!
So any recommendations on glue type or just straight super glue?
Kamandi
Super Freak
It's broken. Take it back. Most states have consumer protection laws. Get in their face if they don't want to help you. Your comic book store sucks if they don't work with you on this.
If you're just not the confrontational type, there are a number of Alien and Predator collectors on this site. Maybe you can get one of them to make a mold and cast you a replacement joint(s).
Another approach if you're not comfortable doing the repair yourself is have one of the many customizers on this site to repair the item.
If you're just not the confrontational type, there are a number of Alien and Predator collectors on this site. Maybe you can get one of them to make a mold and cast you a replacement joint(s).
Another approach if you're not comfortable doing the repair yourself is have one of the many customizers on this site to repair the item.
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I don't mind being confrontational, but I just figured it was an "easy" fix. I plan on calling the store tomorrow and seeing what they can do for me.
And for the record the comic book store in question does SUCK
Kamandi
Super Freak
Who are they? Blacklist the MFs.
Kamandi
Super Freak
They have a strange definition of MIB. Once you've settled this dispute with them I'd suggest never spending a dime there again.
Anyway, welcome to the site.
Anyway, welcome to the site.
Lejuan
Super Freak
Surely the US has consumer protection laws that protect you from this sort of dodginess. Here in Oz the seller can shout it from the rooftops that all sales are final, no returns etc etc. - but if the product is damaged or defective, the seller has to come to the party and offer a replacement or refund.
bandito
Super Freak
Black plastics that HT uses were especially brittle.. even for figures of 2009.
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