Wave 2 let the bodyswapping begin...

[Meule]

Hey Guys...I have stress the importance of being careful removing the Mattel Heads. Yesterday I was removing my 2nd Sinestro's Head(taking my time and being careful)but I still managed to rip the Neckplug.

Next time I intend to only pull the Head off only far enough, to see the Pin...and then cut the Pin with my electric Exacto Knife.

If you don't plan on keeping the Mattel bodies, bash the bodies with a hammer and remove the head without risk of ripping the neckplug

[Meule]

Thanks Man, I don't want to rip anymore Heads...it's the only reason I bought a 2nd Sinestro(plus the Hands). I'd just as soon crush the Bodies...as I'm going to throw them away anyways.

Oops, missed this post

[Fuzzysnail]

Zica body transplant.


Ok I recently purchased a Zica body, and The new Bats seemed like a great fit for the test run. I wasn't ready to tear up the new body yet so I Threw the old bruce wayne head on the Zica body and used the mattel costume, boots, and mask.

Heres what I found. The Zica Body is beefier...like I wanted, but it stretched out the emblem, and now it wants to fall off. The Mattell belt is more rubbery, and can stretch....and it needed to...it was a bit of a struggle getting it fastened, the belt is really too small for the zica body. It looks great, and will look even better when I switch over the hands. I'm bummed about the emblem comming free, but otherwise...success.

[LadyZod]

OH NOES! It's the return of the Bat-Nipples! Darn you Schumacher!

Seriously, he looks sweet.

[Meule]

Seeing how the Zica body is a little taller it's good to know the Mattel suits also fit these

[CrimsonGhost]

The Zica body looks interesting but I don't like the lack of movement in the waist. It looks like it's just a cut joint. I guess one extreme to another!

[Bulldog6125]

I have used the Castaway bodies on the Mattel Superman and Green Lantern but the emblem has cracked and looks bad. Is there anyone that has a quick fix to this? I have a new superman suit in the mail and would like to keep it from being cracked when I put it to use. Thanks.

[trekman101]

I have used the Castaway bodies on the Mattel Superman and Green Lantern but the emblem has cracked and looks bad. Is there anyone that has a quick fix to this? I have a new superman suit in the mail and would like to keep it from being cracked when I put it to use. Thanks.

If you stretch the emblem...it will crack!....so if the body is just to big,you really can't use it and be sure the emblem won't crack

[Bulldog6125]

If you stretch the emblem...it will crack!....so if the body is just to big,you really can't use it and be sure the emblem won't crack

This I understand but maybe someone has figured a way to keep any of the Mattel emblems from being stretched when using another body type. I have thought about using spray starch or spray fabric glue on the back of the emblem. Any more thoughts? Thanks.

[trekman101]

This I understand but maybe someone has figured a way to keep any of the Mattel emblems from being stretched when using another body type. I have thought about using spray starch or spray fabric glue on the back of the emblem. Any more thoughts? Thanks.

I don't think there is anything you can do to prevent the emblem from stretching that wouldn't damage it.

[hedrap]

If you stretch the emblem...it will crack!....

Is that the retro equivalent of "If you build it, they will come"?

[JimCem99]

Zica body transplant.

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/4/7/8/newbatman.JPG

Ok I recently purchased a Zica body, and The new Bats seemed like a great fit for the test run. I wasn't ready to tear up the new body yet so I Threw the old bruce wayne head on the Zica body and used the mattel costume, boots, and mask.

Heres what I found. The Zica Body is beefier...like I wanted, but it stretched out the emblem, and now it wants to fall off. The Mattell belt is more rubbery, and can stretch....and it needed to...it was a bit of a struggle getting it fastened, the belt is really too small for the zica body. It looks great, and will look even better when I switch over the hands. I'm bummed about the emblem comming free, but otherwise...success.

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/file...newbatman2.JPG

Could you please tell me how to take the Mattel hands off? How do you take the hands off a Mattel body to switch to another (CAW, Zica, CTVT)? What's the secret? Thanks for your advice.

[trekman101]

Could you please tell me how to take the Mattel hands off? How do you take the hands off a Mattel body to switch to another (CAW, Zica, CTVT)? What's the secret? Thanks for your advice.

You have to dip the forearm and hands in boiling water for a few seconds...then pull them off carefully

[Fuzzysnail]

what he said.....hair dryer works as well.