HOT TOYS COLLECTING: HOW TO FIX BROKEN FIGURES

[@Hades-vp3gu]

Rattlesnake Toys is a great place for 1/6 accessories, either custom builds or maybe replacement, anything that suits your fancy. They have some of the best prices and breakdowns, located in Arizona. I honestly don't recommend Black ops toys whatsoever because they upcharge literally everything that even ebay sellers list cheaper. Rattlesnake Toys and Toy Anxiety are the way to go! Happy collecting guys!

[@KeCoCollects]

Pinning this comment! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Bfiggy0527]

Dude! Thanks for sharing this type of knowledge with the community. Even though I’ve been collecting for a few years, I’ve never found one place that I can go to and be satisfied with the selection of parts. Great video once again!!

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for checking it out, and I'm glad to help!

[@Linda-hf7vr]

I've found a heating pad to be a great (and quieter) alternative to a hair dryer. It is also less likely to damage rooted hair when switching heads. Acne medicine to eliminate stains has been a staple in vintage doll collecting for years. You might want to test it out in a hidden area first before slathering it on larger areas. Thanks KeCo!

[@KeCoCollects]

Great feedback! Thanks!

[@jezzninn9712]

My Rex hot toys rangefinder snapped off because he fell off of the stand. Can’t find any reasonably priced replacement parts…..

[@KeCoCollects]

You may need a whole new helmet. I've seen them on eBay

[@llYOOHOOll]

Just got my first hot toys figure. Captain America 2012 version from endgame. Changed the head. And the joint broke. So now the head just sits there lose

[@KeCoCollects]

Check out Blu Tack. Not a perfect fix, but serviceable

[@emillan01]

wow bro this video was awesome!! thank you!!! I had no idea about those websites other then ebay

[@KeCoCollects]

The more you know!

[@xerox1982]

What about the shoulder? Like shoulder joint broke it’s the 2009 Jake sully avatar I’ve had it since 2017 and just little bit ago I found the right arm is broken

[@KeCoCollects]

Unfortunately, if the body breaks, you will prolly need a replacement. The avatar figures are so unique in shape and build so that may be a tall order

[@FunkyCold_Santa]

Excellent information KECO once again!

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks! I appreciate ya watching

[@stenrashkov]

Hi Keco, great video! do you have a place to go for for 1:4 scale replacements? I recently accidentally broke my dynamic stand for my hot toys 1:4 Spidey :’) Thanks in advance!

[@KeCoCollects]

Toy Anxiety MAY have something. If not I'd check eBay

[@stenrashkov]

@@KeCoCollects thanks!

[@haydenjones986]

Damaged one of my Mandalorian hands. Thank you for the suggestions I found a replacement kit!

[@KeCoCollects]

Awesome! glad to know it helped!

[@chrischaus8784]

thank you very much I did not know that we could repair a hot toys figurine, I will try to find an arm for Alita ! but do you know how to repair a 1/6 figure clothing zipper ? Thank

[@KeCoCollects]

Zipper is probably the hardest piece there is. You may need a whole replacement outfit

[@chrischaus8784]

@@KeCoCollects ha yes is what i think thanks

[@angelus388]

Great tips for sure. Hand pegs were a pain when I first started collecting but now I use the hair dyer and ill try the acne tip for sure if any of my figures get stained.

[@KeCoCollects]

Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@bryannig9]

I have an Ironman mark 50 where the whole arm just randomly fell off and it’s not even at the connected piece. Idk if I can glue it together or not but this is disappointing as heck.

[@KeCoCollects]

Hate to hear that. All the arms are on ball joints so should pop back in, unless it fell off at a different part. In that case, you may need glue. Good luck!

[@bryannig9]

@@KeCoCollects the funny part is that it didn’t even fall off at the ball joint. The section further in just randomly broke off

[@tobiash1753]

So I messed up some superglue on my punisher war machine's minigun, I checked everywhere no parts for sale, how do I remove superglue from the plastic without damaging the paint?

[@KeCoCollects]

I think super glue may be the one enemy that can't be defeated sadly. I would suggest mineral spirits, but that would strip the paint. If you can't find a replacement, you may want to strip the whole mini gun and then repaint it - good luck!

[@Nabil6901]

Dang this was super helpful especially the bit about removing the stains of some of my Jedi figures because my Anakin has a stain on one of his hands due to his robe 🤦🏻‍♂️ great content as usual 👍🏼👍🏼

[@KeCoCollects]

Let me know how it goes! Good luck.

[@Nabil6901]

@@KeCoCollects Will do 👍🏼

[@maxwellplushvideos2386]

Hi what is the best way paint a diecast neck because my Threezero mark 7 neck paint chipped off

[@KeCoCollects]

Im not a painter, but you would probably have to sand down the part that chipped, then find a paint match and do it very carefully. Good luck!

[@btimec5290]

I have a broken Medicom Stormtrooper. Broken at the ankle, right at the joint. I looked at every one of your suggested sites (thx!) but nothing turned up. Thoughts?

[@KeCoCollects]

Hmmmm. Medicom is tough. eBay is going to be the best route for that. Good luck!

[@leavemealonepleaseno]

What about the magnetic thick pegs on body parts?

[@KeCoCollects]

usually the exception , there aren't a lot of magnetized pieces.

[@leavemealonepleaseno]

@@KeCoCollects yeah, I was actually asking legitimately. You know like the big pegs like you'd have for 1/4th scale

[@TheStuartReeves]

I'm in desperate need of a replacement Blitzway Venkman Body after the arm snapped off and a replacement PERS system for the DX01 Joker. I've tried EVERYWHERE. Any help??

[@KeCoCollects]

You may have better luck just finding a new headsculpt than fixing the old one. Lots of good prices out there. As for the Venkman body, a standard 1/6 body should do the trick and you can get at places like toy anxiety and One Sixth Kit

[@TheStuartReeves]

Are the hand pins universal on most 1/6 bodies? I’ve been searching since last week and can’t seem to find a suitable replacement body.

[@KeCoCollects]

@@TheStuartReeves hmmmm. I'm not sure. With the ghostbusters, the have "gloves" not hands, so you may be able to get away with just pushing them in instead of a full lock in place. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful

[@Onetruesikorsky]

My Hot Toys AvP Celtic (2.0) Predator just fell from his shelf and his hip ball joint snapped! I'm heartbroken and I've checked all these locations and can't find the joints that I need... I'm so upset! ;_; Does anyone have any clues to help me find this piece?

[@KeCoCollects]

That's a tricky one, because I think the leg is sculpted right?

[@BrodyLyon]

I recommend just getting a pin vice, drilling a small hole for a screw, screw in a screw into the piece stuck in the arm of leg and pull on the screw with pliers. much safer that way.

[@KeCoCollects]

Really great idea and recommendations! I just don't have a drill LOL

[@BrodyLyon]

@@KeCoCollects A cheap pin vice is a collectors best friend. It's a great investment of like $10.

[@KeCoCollects]

@@BrodyLyon great call

[@knsdesigns]

The neck adapter snapped on my Kenobi Vader, does anyone know if that is a replaceable part or am I left with a headless Vader? :(

[@KeCoCollects]

The adapter? Or the peg - you can get new pegs. If it's the adaptor, you may want to look into something called blue tack. Not a perfect solution, but you'll have a head again

[@knsdesigns]

@@KeCoCollects yeah it’s the neck part that the head itself snaps into. I’ll try some glue then maybe the blue tac, thank you!

[@LocoLu526]

Great tips and tricks of the collecting game. I’ve been using this tricks for years I recommend a double viewing of this video also hit that like button and have some patients.

[@KeCoCollects]

LOL. Appreciate it brother!

[@captainroz5227]

So entertaining I can watch you for hours!

[@KeCoCollects]

Keep that viewing going! lol

[@iBeatBoxz8]

this video has been informative but unfortunately, I'm in a sticky situation, I have a KX enforcer droid with a finger that completely broke off and I don't think the hands are removable. Without the plastic that holds the finger together, it's pretty much just that. If anyone has a solution for me, plz let me know lol.

[@KeCoCollects]

You may want to look at a replacement arm or hand entirely sadly - they have a joint so they would be removable somehow. Otherwise it may be a super glue situation for it to look better but not functional. That's a tough one :(

[@iBeatBoxz8]

@@KeCoCollects yea super glue is definitely my last resort if all else fails, for now I’m going to try and contact sideshow, not sure how exactly they’re going to give me a replacement since the hands don’t come off…..

[@Joeyedinburgh]

Any methods to repair split-deteriorating rubber on 1/6 scale figures. I've spent a lot of money on the seamless figures of Lara Croft, I have also created 2 custom Lara Crofts and they aren't even 2 years old but I have noticed splitting at the knees, elbows, groin areas. I'm really disappointed that they deteriorate like this. Is there anything that can be done to mend the deteriorating areas? I'm not willing to purchase new body sculpts if this is the quality I'm paying for. Any help would be greatly apprecciated.

[@KeCoCollects]

Seamless figures will always have issues unfortunately. I don't use them myself, but I know 303 protectant wipes work on faux leather. Unfortunately I don't know much about rubber. Certainly not to repair, but some type of oil perhaps could keep it from getting worse? Once again, I'm not sure. Good luck!

[@modulocole1915]

HOLA AMIGO, DESDE MEXICO. UNA PREGUNTA, COMO HACES PARA QUITAR UN BRAZO DE UN IRON MAN DIECTAST? SOLO LO ESTIRAS? ME LLEGO UN MK 46 DE LA ULTIMA EDICION Y LLEGO CON UN BRAZO DEFECTUOSO, YA QUE NO PUEDE GIRAR, SALUDOS

[@KeCoCollects]

La mayoría de los brazos de Iron Man deberían poder separarse con un tirón cuidadoso. ¡Buena suerte!

[@modulocole1915]

@@KeCoCollects Muchas gracias amigo, te agradezco mucho, vere la manera de haber si se puede arreglar, ya que no tengo la manera de poder regresarlo: Saludos

[@modulocole1915]

@@KeCoCollects si se pudo amigo!!! resuelto el problema, estaba triste por que mi figura no la iba a poder disfrutar al 100, gracias y saludos

[@johngregg3086]

It’s miner but the zipper on my Hawkeye deluxe won’t work and was wondering if you may have came across the same problem or if you know how to fix it

[@KeCoCollects]

That's a tricky one -- zippers of that Size are incredibly difficult. Just go SLOW and use a lot of force - if that makes sense. The smallest of fabric is most likely stuck :(

[@eclecticcollector]

Great topic You are always so innovative with them!

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for checking it out! I try to be fun and entertaining LOL.

[@francisuy2993]

hey keco any advice on how to remove stains on a diecast figures? recently got rescue from endgame, its gold face plate had a tiny black spot on it . Appreciate it

[@KeCoCollects]

Oooh. That's a great question. I may have to look into it for you

[@DrakenGuardz]

Nice video KeCo! I just bought the Boba Fett repaint + Throne and the neck peg is impossible to remove. I tried heating up with a hairdryer, pliers, twisting, you name it. It won't budge at all. Any tips?

[@KeCoCollects]

Hmmm. Those are all the best tricks! Hot water carefully may be the next try

[@DrakenGuardz]

@@KeCoCollects Thanks for your reply! Do I just submerge the peg in a bowl of hot water? Boba has that scarf around his neck so I really don't want to get it wet

[@dyarjasim7290]

Hey man I really love the channel and you’ve convinced me to buy my first hot toy but I’ve looked for a place to get them and it seems everywhere I look people are leaving bad reviews. I’m in Australia and if you know any good stores please let me know

[@KeCoCollects]

Try out ToysBuyingAgent!

[@dyarjasim7290]

@@KeCoCollects legend mate, keep up the good work lad

[@cbsscifi6718]

Room tour please

[@KeCoCollects]

We are getting real close to another! Stay tuned

[@Riley.Reviews]

Acne medication 😂 good informative video🤙🏼

[@KeCoCollects]

Who would have guessed right??

[@luismarin3551]

Thanks for sharing. 👍👍

[@KeCoCollects]

thank YOU for watching

[@SteveConard]

I feel like the overall wrist peg design could be better.

[@KeCoCollects]

For sure! Hopefully the Queen Studios magnets catch on

[@JC-tt9sq]

Thank you awesome info

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for watching!

[@gmcamus]

14 minutes of explaining absolutely nothing

[@KeCoCollects]

Sorry you didn't find what you were looking for. Thanks for watching though.