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  • fallensaviour
    Talkative Member
    • Aug 28, 2006
    • 5620

    Brown swivel arms

    Does anybody know if you can get swivel arms in a brown color?
    Or any other color other than regular flesh tone.
    “When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!”
  • BlackKnight
    The DarkSide Customizer
    • Apr 16, 2005
    • 14622

    #2
    Other than a Castaway Body ..., No.
    This Scale Completely Sucks for African American Bodys.
    Last edited by BlackKnight; Dec 19, '12, 10:23 PM.
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    • EMCE Hammer
      Moderation Engineer
      • Aug 14, 2003
      • 25680

      #3
      They're on the scarce side, but the original LJN line has an AA body with swivel biceps. The other alternative is to draw and quarter an AA wrassler body and mod the arms to fit what you're doing.

      Here's the LJN guy:



      make sure you get one with a 'Mego' wrist. They have another really crappy version of the body that doesn't have swivel biceps.

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      • fallensaviour
        Talkative Member
        • Aug 28, 2006
        • 5620

        #4
        Hmm....This does not make me happy at all then...LOL
        Thanks guys,looks like I'll be on the hunt then.
        “When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!”

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        • BATMAN89
          Mego obsessed!!!
          • Jul 20, 2010
          • 3395

          #5
          Originally posted by fallensaviour
          Does anybody know if you can get swivel arms in a brown color?
          Or any other color other than regular flesh tone.
          Hey fallensaviour,
          I tried to dye Doc Mego's swivel biceps with black dye, and they came out a nice brown.
          I had to paint them with black vinyl paint because I need that color.
          In the future though, I think I am going to start dyeing Doc bodies when I need brown. I know it works for his hands too.
          The chest and pelvis from DM maybe have to be painted though.
          Last edited by BATMAN89; Dec 21, '12, 8:35 AM.
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          • fallensaviour
            Talkative Member
            • Aug 28, 2006
            • 5620

            #6
            That is promising news.What type/brand dye did you use?
            “When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!”

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            • BlackKnight
              The DarkSide Customizer
              • Apr 16, 2005
              • 14622

              #7
              You Know ....,
              We don't know what them Django figures look like yet ...., There's a Body used for Jackson and Fox in that ine up ....
              ... The Original Knight ..., Often Imitated, However Never Duplicated. The 1st Knight in Customs.


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              • SeattleEd
                SynthoRes Transmigrator
                • Oct 24, 2007
                • 4350

                #8
                I would do the LJN route. I did that for my Shaft figure figure and with proper stringing, it works very well. I was seeking some Castaway, but didn't have any luck. But I like the LJN quality. More vintage.

                You can find them reasonably priced on ebay.

                I've actually been looking for a brown muscular swivel to make a Black Dynamite. Any ideas?

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                • fallensaviour
                  Talkative Member
                  • Aug 28, 2006
                  • 5620

                  #9
                  I found a couple of ljn guys on ebay but it was to hard to tell if they were swivel arms one of them was not.
                  I had completely forgot about the Django figures.That would be really nice if they came that way.We need pictures!!!

                  You know I never dreamed they would be so scarce to come by.
                  “When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!”

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                  • SeattleEd
                    SynthoRes Transmigrator
                    • Oct 24, 2007
                    • 4350

                    #10
                    ^^I usually ask before I bid. Learned my lesson the first time around.

                    I too am curious about the django figures. They look very promising.

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                    • EMCE Hammer
                      Moderation Engineer
                      • Aug 14, 2003
                      • 25680

                      #11
                      There are a multitude of 8"-ish AA wrestler bodies with arms varying from roid rage to pretty mellow. I put the torso in a vise and crush it to free the arms and find a way to attach good old T1 banding. It will take you some time, but if you look at a few Ebay auctions you'll probably find something you can work with.

                      Originally posted by SeattleEd
                      I would do the LJN route. I did that for my Shaft figure figure and with proper stringing, it works very well. I was seeking some Castaway, but didn't have any luck. But I like the LJN quality. More vintage.

                      You can find them reasonably priced on ebay.

                      I've actually been looking for a brown muscular swivel to make a Black Dynamite. Any ideas?

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                      • fallensaviour
                        Talkative Member
                        • Aug 28, 2006
                        • 5620

                        #12
                        What is an aa wrestler?
                        I tried to find some but only came up with ljn wrestlers and wwe/jakks wrestlers?
                        Do you have a link?
                        I have no problem busting up a figure to get wat I need...LOL
                        “When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!”

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                        • scifiguy94
                          Persistent Member
                          • Feb 18, 2009
                          • 1208

                          #13
                          I think that means african american wrestler, not a particular brand.

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                          • scifiguy94
                            Persistent Member
                            • Feb 18, 2009
                            • 1208

                            #14
                            Originally posted by fallensaviour
                            That is promising news.What type/brand dye did you use?
                            I'd like to know too. I'm guessing Rit.

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                            • BATMAN89
                              Mego obsessed!!!
                              • Jul 20, 2010
                              • 3395

                              #15
                              Originally posted by fallensaviour
                              That is promising news.What type/brand dye did you use?
                              Originally posted by scifiguy94
                              I'd like to know too. I'm guessing Rit.
                              Yes, it was Rit powdered dye with boiling hot water. The powder seems stronger than the liquid.
                              I have not been getting good results with the liquid anymore, on clothing especially.
                              Last edited by BATMAN89; Dec 21, '12, 8:41 AM.
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