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Is It Possible to Replace a Type 1 Forearm ?

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  • warlock664
    Persistent Member
    • Feb 15, 2009
    • 2072

    Is It Possible to Replace a Type 1 Forearm ?

    I was a bit alarmed to discover one of the few vintage Megos I own (a boxed Type 1 Captain America) has suffered a cracked left forearm which is now in pieces, even though he hasn't been touched in ages. Rather than replace the whole body, is it somehow possible to replace just the forearm (I have a few loose T1 arms)? I have my doubts, given the metal rivets, but thought I'd ask the experts before throwing in the towel. Thanks in advance!
  • jreinhardt
    New Member
    • May 10, 2007
    • 46

    #2
    I have replaced whole limbs on my Spider-Man that is a type 1. I had to replace an arm and a leg but as far as the robots go it is far easier to just replace a limb

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    • Brue
      User without title
      • Sep 29, 2005
      • 4241

      #3
      Arms are soooo plentiful. There is no reason to drill out or otherwise break the rivet. If you do remove the rivet, you need to puta new one in. Just throw the old one away.

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      • warlock664
        Persistent Member
        • Feb 15, 2009
        • 2072

        #4
        I have a complete arm, but wouldn't that require a re-string as well?

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        • Brue
          User without title
          • Sep 29, 2005
          • 4241

          #5
          restringing is simple after your first try. first try is still not too tough.

          get some elastic string at a gift shop or craft store. or look around yu place -every toy hoarder has some elastic laying around somewhere.

          gently pry out the head.

          cut the old string (note how it is tied or look for tutorial on MM.

          lace new string (start at one arm, end at the other.

          stretch it, tie it.

          twist/push head back in.

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          • blastphemey
            Persistent Member
            • Jun 11, 2008
            • 1112

            #6
            I think re-stringing is fun actually. It makes me feel like that guy from toy story, there is a tutorial on the main museum page somewhere and I believe some videos as well.

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