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  • Boywonder0
    Persistent Member
    • Dec 29, 2007
    • 2411

    Mattel EMCE Hybrid Body

    No doubt, we are all very thrilled and excited about the new Mattel Retro Action DC Heroes. In my personal opinion they look fantastic except for those bow shaped legs.

    Since everybody is coming up with their very own 8 inch Frankenstein to upgrade this flaw, here is mine:

    Mattel Torso, Arms and Pelvis WITH EMCE Legs. Let me know your thoughts!











    For those of you asking yourself, what is the black "thing" around its waist, it is just an added "O" Ring meant to add resistance to free movement on waist (You know what I mean?..).

    You can use clear elastic bands instead (those that come in action figure packaging to hold accessories) or simply grind a bit the surfaces that mate each other using a Dremmel Rotary Tool.
  • MEMEGO
    Career Member
    • Sep 6, 2007
    • 842

    #2
    Big improvement, looks good.

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    • spamn
      Minty and All-Original!
      • Mar 28, 2002
      • 2128

      #3
      That really fixes it up. Good work!

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      • megocrazy
        Museum Trouble Maker
        • Feb 18, 2007
        • 3718

        #4
        Huge improvement.
        It's not a doll it's an action figure.

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        • madmarva
          Talkative Member
          • Jul 7, 2007
          • 6445

          #5
          amazing how much better the figure looks

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          • sprytel
            Talkative Member
            • Jun 26, 2009
            • 6649

            #6
            That looks great. I assume this also addresses the "wobbles" in the Mattell figure? Would be great if you could provide some sort of tutorial on how to do this.

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            • johnmiic
              Adrift
              • Sep 6, 2002
              • 8427

              #7
              Could you post a pic with the Mattell legs on for comparison?

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              • Captain
                Fighting the good fight!
                • Jun 17, 2001
                • 6031

                #8
                Looks much better, and the design of the hip clips on the mego legs would allow for better poseability too!! Good stuff.

                I have to ask though, whats the black band on the pelvis? Did you put an o-ring on there to help hold it steady or something?
                "Crayons taste like purple!"

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                • ODBJBG
                  Permanent Member
                  • May 15, 2009
                  • 3200

                  #9
                  Not bad at all. Still, I'd just assume toss the Mattel body if I have to buy extra EMCE ones for legs.

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                  • SlipperyLilSuckers
                    MeGoing
                    • May 14, 2003
                    • 9031

                    #10
                    Looks very good. I like the O-ring concept too.

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                    • The Bat
                      Batman Fanatic
                      • Jul 14, 2002
                      • 13412

                      #11
                      Looks great! The Rubber Tube insert might work well with this Body Fix as well.

                      Action Figure Insider Fix that Bad Back!
                      sigpic

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                      • Gorn Captain
                        Invincible Ironing Man
                        • Feb 28, 2008
                        • 10549

                        #12
                        Originally posted by ODBJBG
                        Not bad at all. Still, I'd just assume toss the Mattel body if I have to buy extra EMCE ones for legs.
                        Maybe we could order a big bag of EMCE legs?

                        Nice custom build. Look just about right!
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                        "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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                        • PNGwynne
                          Master of Fowl Play
                          • Jun 5, 2008
                          • 19892

                          #13
                          Looks great, a simple fix...
                          WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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                          • Meule
                            Verbose Member
                            • Nov 14, 2004
                            • 28720

                            #14
                            Those legs totally make the difference
                            "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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                            • Boywonder0
                              Persistent Member
                              • Dec 29, 2007
                              • 2411

                              #15
                              Originally posted by johnmiic
                              Could you post a pic with the Mattell legs on for comparison?
                              I will... During the weekend as I am away from home...

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