Mafex Black Manta Hip Mod

A simple how-to video on how to make your Mafex Black Manta a but more versatile in the hips.

[@bulldogloverarod11]

How was I not subscribed to you already??? Took care of that asap. Just got this figure yesterday and I was so split on loving and hating Manta. This leg issue was definitely my #1 gripe with it, but now thanks to you Maru, this figure will be even closer to perfect than before. Thanks Billy.

[@DWTalentsProduction]

Thanks for making this tutorial. Well explained, and step-by-step. Much appreciated! 🙏🙏

[@themotherfrog957]

Was just modding mine as well last night, tried replacing the hip with an old dark knight mafex but I went this route in the end too!

[@matthewwolfe6848]

What size drill did you use?

[@themotherfrog957]

@@matthewwolfe6848 I didn't use a drill bit, I used hobby clippers to make a "V" shape ontop and then different grit sandpapers to smooth it out.

[@MC_ToyDawg]

Easy to do mod. Great video

[@billmaru]

Right? Thank you!

[@danielball5261]

When 1st saw a review on this figure and heard the gripe on the leg articulation being limited. This mod was told and it was as if I was spewing blasphemy. I've been doing this for years and this mod haven't failed me yet.

[@jhannzronyn2791]

Awesome tutorial bud!!! this will help a lot of us!!! please please please make a tutorial how to fix the UNEVEN CAPE ISSUE of the Mafex Superman Hush. thanks a lot

[@Dauntem]

Buying the figure now

[@MrRiley-Is-Not-Amused]

Excellent work. Gonna try this.

[@hasbrah]

I’m going to use the super glue trick on my Bank Robber Joker. Thanks, Magoo. ;)

[@jeancaceres7670]

Can I do the same thing with a Marvel legends?

[@billmaru]

Theoretically. I can test it on some fodder figures. I may do it tonight on my livestream at 6:30PM central. ;)

[@matthewwolfe6848]

So you already received your Black Manta obviously, funny to see a mod before even a review.

[@Samurai_Kris]

Another good one Bill. 👍 Really disappointed in Mafex though. Top dollar fig with poor articulation is pretty messed up.

[@jeremynelson7920]

Have you tried KiKi loose joint tightener?

[@billmaru]

I have not but I am very interested!

[@jeremynelson7920]

@@billmaru here is a quick video on how it works kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2WQm6J3aLBrbac

[@chadwickmitchell7067]

So why is you aquaman white? Did they release another mafex one? Or.......

[@billmaru]

Oh I modded him to look like comic Aquaman.

[@chadwickmitchell7067]

@@billmaru 👍 looks awesome

[@eugee61422]

Hi i have the peter b mafex. When i do a headswap the neck peg stays on the head. Should i do the glue trick on it? If yes, should i glue the peg that goes to the neck?

[@billmaru]

I would say yes. just add the smallest layer of superglue and be extremely careful.

[@undying_artv2]

Are you gonna do it to your aqua man ?

[@undying_artv2]

That’s insane how shocking he was

[@matthewwolfe6848]

So no drop down on these legs? What size drill did you use? inches??

[@billmaru]

They do have drop downs! They didn't put the cut/slot in the top like other mafex figures. I believe I used a 2mm. You just need a bit that isn't larger than the peg bar and has to be smaller than the peg end.

[@matthewwolfe6848]

@@billmaru Hmmm...So can you spread the legs if you use the drop downs? Are you saying this mod is so you have better range without using the drop downs?

[@saturnscore3059]

No one is tired of hearing u talk