Marvel Legends | Custom Tip | Cracking A Figure Open

[@TechChucker]

I think there's more figures made from Batroc than figures displayed as Batroc! Poor Guy!! LOL Great tutorial sir!

[@LifewithBrock]

Very true!

[@raymondvjr7747]

Thank you for the tutorial. I had seen a tutorial in Figure Realm, but it had pictures. Watching a video tutorial, it is much better.

[@LifewithBrock]

I agree! That’s why I do these :)

[@Pedro2121861]

Thanks for this video.

[@thesilent3537]

How lucky you are my friend. How I wished to have this one. But it is not available in my country. I wish you more

[@One12KitBashingCrimes]

Those pliers are for C-clamps

[@CagedSUPERMAN]

Split rings

[@HonestBlur]

I recently cracked a sunfire body by using an exacto knife. It worked fantastic. Haven’t tried it on any other figures though.

[@LifewithBrock]

I’ve tried that and almost sliced myself 😂

[@mrhumanspider]

Can you give my some tips what boormachine is best for marvel legends figures,?

[@guyverGODZILLAheiseiERA]

Does this work with GIJOE CLASSIFIED??? Cus I need to recrack MY OFFICER TORSO to fit the arms

[@LifewithBrock]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chazwallace5347]

If it's glue on the torso seam, has anyone tried subjecting it to below Zero temps? I didn't find any info though. Thing is working in a store's Frozen Dept I learned most all glues fail at temps well below zero unless made special. Often times a jolt would cause the glue to shatter.

[@LifewithBrock]

I haven’t heard anyone trying that.

[@johnnyilg838]

Will this work with the Ghostrider figures with that fire and collar at the neck?

[@LifewithBrock]

Haven’t cracked that one, but it should.

[@suhtangwong]

Awesome tutorial! I hate opening up figures, %90 of the time I get the plastic warped, not sure how you guys do it so perfectly lol also, was wondering if that black/white priming actually create shadows for you? I tried it many times but my paint seems to just cover up those details and feels useless priming it that way.

[@LifewithBrock]

The priming definitely helps. I use an airbrush so I’m able to build up light layers layer and the priming does affect the color.

[@suhtangwong]

@@LifewithBrock yes I mean I primer the figures after long time of joint prep, but I use that black to gray to white shading technique, but I always end up coloring the whole figure and the shade does not show. Unless I'm doing something wrong? Maybe just use water downed paint to keep the shadow effect?

[@Romir616]

Thanks, do you drill at the same places for a female figure?

[@LifewithBrock]

It depends on the connection. Heat up the figure and separate first.

[@Romir616]

@@LifewithBrock Ah, it was a Red She-Hulk, Everything popped apart easy after boiling but when I got to the hip joint and it wasn't giving in, I knew had to crack it. Took 3 quarters of Titans vs Chiefs before I finally cracked it open. I had no idea what it looks in the inside (1st time cracking) so I drilled on the crotch and 4 more spots along the seams, damn thing wouldn’t t crack. Had to scratch that glue line slowly until I could wedge two knives in to split it. Didn't know old hips were done like that. Glad the new female bodies have ball joints.

[@ImTheKingOfHyrule]

So would this technique work for a Marvel Icons figure too? Basically the same thing as a Toybiz Legends figure but bigger, right?

[@joseestrada2601]

Those players are for jewelry making (working with wire)

[@Ezilla82]

Hey, Brock I have a question and that is as follows: Is there another way to crack open a figure without resorting to drilling holes into it?

[@LifewithBrock]

Some cut along the seam lines with an exacto.

[@masprimuscle]

how to disassembly glued part?

[@bricktopvader7431]

Does this method work on black series figures

[@LifewithBrock]

I'd imagine it would, but I haven't tried it on any of them.

[@Bhobow]

Hi nice tutorial, do you how to cracking body of marvel select? I'll try to figure it out how to take a part hand from marvel select body, thanks

[@LifewithBrock]

Just cracked Drax and it was pain.

[@almakiscolecionador7147]

Can this method be used on Mattel DC Universe figures?

[@LifewithBrock]

Yes

[@kofmanmi]

Great tutorials, really appreciate it. Question - why apoxie and not the Green Stuff? What is the major reason to use one over the other?

[@LifewithBrock]

Green stuff cures like rubber so you’d want to use that on hair, gloves, boot cuffs etc.

[@kofmanmi]

@@LifewithBrock gotcha, appreciate it

[@TheInfinityLion]

How can you get the neck peg out to use on another female figure ?

[@saturnscore3059]

Can you do a tutorial on creating a bicep swivel

[@suhtangwong]

Of your figure does not have bicep swivel, just cut it (carefully) then dremel the bicep area and drill a screw onto the other cut part and plug them in.

[@PlasticAddict]

Dope tips brother!

[@LifewithBrock]

Thanks G!

[@mindseyemelodies]

Thanks dude!

[@jessejames5081]

I hope I don't sound rude but what is the point if you're drilling holes into the figure?

[@LifewithBrock]

Just for fun 😄

[@jdonkey39]

Hey Brock I am thinking about using the vulture baf wings for my Archangel custom. What do you think? I have KO wings I could use but I thought the vulture baf would be something nobody else would use.

[@iarellano27]

jdonkey39 I think it's worth the go.

[@LifewithBrock]

Yo! Just saw this! What did you end up doing?

[@arthurdavis5876]

cool im buying these tools

[@mickeyperdomo1324]

Is it any different for the Spider UK buck or the Sunfire buck?

[@LifewithBrock]

Should work the same 👍🏻

[@Mr.kidd0]

Would this work with anti agent venom that comes out next month

[@LifewithBrock]

Yes sir every figure can be cracked

[@jayman8752]

Im thinking of using apoxy and paint to tone down the muscle definition on some marvel legends figures.

[@unclecreed2986]

I tried to crack an old Drax at the wast and is was all one piece it was a pain in the ass.

[@LifewithBrock]

Sometimes that’s the way it is. I had a super hard time cracking a Select Cable recently.

[@unclecreed2986]

@@LifewithBrock I used the top half for a Bonecrusher and legs for a Marvel Mr. X just had to do a lot of covering up after.

[@mycustomheroes2740]

Cool video bro

[@anthonyaguilar8092]

People who do this deserve jobs somewhere, this crap ain’t easy or fun for me.

[@LifewithBrock]

Only a hobby for me. I couldn’t do this for a living :)

[@welterdavin5486]

good for you

[@notpopimp8346]

This has never worked for me without destroying the figure first

[@LifewithBrock]

It really depends on the figure. Some have been super easy for me and others nearly imposible.

[@danieldaven4584]

I dont believe you had to drill a hole in it I think it will crack on it's own if you just grab it inside the shoulder joint

[@LifewithBrock]

I’ve seen someone use a flat head screwdriver to pry apart. I haven’t tried that yet.

[@ahys9954]

Do a female figure please