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Type 2 rubber band broke?
Well, I was fulling around with my loose Ironman and his blasted right leg rubber band broke. What can I do?
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Here's a step-by-step with pictures I made a few years ago.
Just use the steps you need for hooking up 1 elastic.
CustoMego
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CustoMego on the museum site has this tutorial from T1 Kirk.
CustoMego
I used it to great success switching out a busted leg. If the elastic split or ripped, you would need to get a replacement. How bad is the damage? I have sometimes just cut a new hole to replace a split one on the end.It's all good!Comment
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Beat me to it Mike
It's all good!Comment
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I tried using a CTVT band to repair a Shazam I won on eBay. The tension is different than the original band, so he has a strange stance. Doesn't someone carry replacement bands? I have also used T1 elastic with good results.Comment
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the whole leg band part is cracked and thinned. i don't think i will be able to make another hole
i happened to have some nylon suture laying around so i attempted to suture the rubber band ends. it kinda works for now. it is definitely not going to last.
thanks for the input.If you need a hole, I can dig it.Comment
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You're best bet in this case is to just pick up a cheap naked John Boy or something off ebay or marketplace and just replace the body or steal the rubber bands.Comment
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I was going to say the same, there are plenty of fixer auctions on ebay.Comment
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You'd think someone would make exact replacement rubberbands for these, though?
With all the accessories, etc. available now?
RichComment
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Apparently, the Mego Rubber Dog Bone is tougher to reproduce than previously imagined.sigpicComment
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Should be able to replace it with a rubber O-ring from a hardware shop or something.“When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!”Comment
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Appreciate all the help. ThanksIf you need a hole, I can dig it.Comment
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