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Bullet Man is a 12" muscle body and I don't think it's too tough to fix those. The torso and legs don't seem to have any trouble, it's just the arms and head. From what I can tell, a lot of people are putting those back together all the time. I'm not really much of a fan of the muscle body joes, but I sure would like to pick up some more of the vintage hard hand guys!
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Bullet Man is a 12" muscle body and I don't think it's too tough to fix those. The torso and legs don't seem to have any trouble, it's just the arms and head. From what I can tell, a lot of people are putting those back together all the time. I'm not really much of a fan of the muscle body joes, but I sure would like to pick up some more of the vintage hard hand guys!Nostalgia just ain’t what it used to be. -
Now that I wasn't aware of. I knew the hands disintegrated but I didn't know there were other crappy parts that dissolved as well. Maybe I'll just stay away from those altogether until someone comes up with a repair kit or repro parts for them. Obviously vintage parts are out of the question. I still would like to see the remains of one in a pic I could zoom in on and compare to a good one (if that even exists?)
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Looks like EAGLE EYES GI JOE has the same problem, Since i never had BULLETMAN or EAGLE EYED JOE i think i'll just stay away from these guys and focaus on the ones i had as a kidComment
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I had an Eagle Eye. He was neat.
That Bulletman that just sold on ebay today went for almost $90!!
He looked nice though. Original emblem and belt and looked clean.
Was going to throw a bid in till he went over $50.
I also passed on a complete Atomic Man the other day. I think he went for over $30 and he's so common. They made over a million of him the first year alone.
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Glad to hear MIKE POWER the Atomic man is common as that's one of the ones i want most mainly because he was my fav JOE back in the day
OUCH 90 buck for a figure you need to rebulid at that price he won't be on my shelfLast edited by Bionic Joe; Aug 25, '09, 12:22 AM.Comment
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Hi...in my forum I've described the full restore with an elastic.
It's a cheap way to solve the problem and it isn't a difficult way to obtain a great result. Everyone can do it.
The Costwold's kit for muscle body it's the better way, no cheap, they replace the disintegrated joints with other in plastic material, very strong.
The problem is about to apply this kit, it's not easy and the arms and body must be completely opened. Not so easy without brake something.
Here my guide to solve with elastic:
http://bigjim.forumattivo.com/c-l-i-...aec789a72cf979
For every questions send me a message.Last edited by haran_banjo_; Aug 25, '09, 4:07 PM.Comment
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Mine too. I'd hold out for a complete nice one. I just don't want him that bad right now that I'm willing to pay too much but I'll get one eventually. Might even end up find a bargain.
My thoughts exactly! I was cringing at bidding $50-ish. I'd love to have one but gee whiz!
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My wife used my daughter's hair ties in all the joints and he's better and more poseable than he ever was in his original form. And it's freaking strong and tight too. When she got done, my mouth was agap in shock. I will never doubt her suggestions ever again.Comment
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Well i have his hand held copter blades, I got it in a lot of Megos from E-BAY so i just need the figure but i want one with the complete proper outfit
Wonder if you can place the BULLETMAN head on a reg joe body, Might be cheaper to make a hi-bred yeah i know it won't be the real mccoy but he'll look good on the shelfComment
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I've restrung about a dozen muscle body Joes and 6 Super Joe figures. It's possible with a careful, steady hand and some patience. I've done them all with elastic from the sewing shop my wife frequents.
And, yes, BulletMan's head will fit on an old style Joe body but totally unnecesary. Please go to ClubHair for Joe and talk to Craig. HIs repair kit is fantastic and I believe he sends instructions. I know they're on the net somewhere. I'll see if I can find them. It really isn't difficult.Comment
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Poor Bulletman
He can't keep it together because of the poor quality rubber that was used to keep him together. Prior versions used rope or bunji.Comment
Super Joes have problems with the hips and knees too, so those auctions are just literally a heap of parts, and no hands.
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