1/6 Hot Toys - MMS573 - Back to the Future (1985) - Marty McFly (2.0) & Einstein Collectible Figure

[Username]

Has anyone had to (or decided to) replace the body of the Marty figure? Mine took a tumble - leg broke at the hip. Ordered a body from eBay that looked to be the right height.......and his head doesn't fit on the neck. Looking for a replacement body that will work. Thanks

I don't think that neck comes on a necked body, if that's what you're asking. The only thing that comes close in size would be the ANH Luke body.
It's only available as a separate neck. The most recent figure that has that neck is Night Monkey. There are many bootleg figures that come with the body(Without neck), some notable examples being the recent bootleg '66 Robin, and the two pack present toys poison maker(Where it's the Jesse body you're after).
There's also an older DAM Toys body that looks muscular but is a knock-off version of the TTM22. It was released as a standalone body with head, and came with a Daryl Dixon head. These are relatively expensive on the secondary market now, but there are other Dam bodies that have the same look with an attached neck. As the majority of DAM bodies are meant for muscular soldiers, it's easy to look at them and think they are too hench to work, but theolder ones are slender in size, even if they do have thicker thighs(Those can be swapped easily, or dremelled to be thinner if you're brave enough).
If you haven't just blindly bought something else yet(Lol), i can have a look and see if the Marty head fits that body. Hang fire and i'll get some pics.

 

[epateddy]

Thanks for the info. Proper replacement body sounds like it's going to be tough to locate. Couple pics of the broken original (which I'm pretty sure in not fixable) and the one I got off eBay. Height is comparable. Feet and hands fit fine. The neck on this replacement is just a tad bit too wide which keeps the head from snapping onto the neck. Emailed Hot Toys but no response.

 

[Username]

Thanks for the info. Proper replacement body sounds like it's going to be tough to locate. Couple pics of the broken original (which I'm pretty sure in not fixable) and the one I got off eBay. Height is comparable. Feet and hands fit fine. The neck on this replacement is just a tad bit too wide which keeps the head from snapping onto the neck. Emailed Hot Toys but no response.

Well.
That looks like bad news. But. It CAN be fixed.
Here’s how I know.
Last year I sold a HT Tank Commander that was in great condition.
I had taken loads of pics and it was fine.
So I sold it for a bargain price and posted it.
The guy opened it and the legs were just as you show above.
I had a spare and volunteered to post that to him. He just wanted his money back(Which told me he used my perfect one to replace his broken one for free).
Anyway. There are screw hole covers on the back of the hips. I popped those off, and took the hips apart. I was able to drill holes into the broken pegs and install screws as wide as the original joints. A bit of finagling and it all went back together a lot tighter and easier to pose.
So, it can be fixed.
You just need all the right tools and know how.

 

[Username]

Also, that other body is nothing like the Marty body.
Just get ones of these and put your Marty neck on it.
https://www.monkeydepot.com/Figure_Hot_Toys_Luke_Skywalker_Base_Body_Slimmer_p/ht3333.htm

 

[epateddy]

Well.
That looks like bad news. But. It CAN be fixed.
Here’s how I know.
Last year I sold a HT Tank Commander that was in great condition.
I had taken loads of pics and it was fine.
So I sold it for a bargain price and posted it.
The guy opened it and the legs were just as you show above.
I had a spare and volunteered to post that to him. He just wanted his money back(Which told me he used my perfect one to replace his broken one for free).
Anyway. There are screw hole covers on the back of the hips. I popped those off, and took the hips apart. I was able to drill holes into the broken pegs and install screws as wide as the original joints. A bit of finagling and it all went back together a lot tighter and easier to pose.
So, it can be fixed.
You just need all the right tools and know how.

Sounds like a viable option. Will give it a shot. What do I have to lose?

 

[epateddy]

Also, that other body is nothing like the Marty body.
Just get ones of these and put your Marty neck on it.
https://www.monkeydepot.com/Figure_Hot_Toys_Luke_Skywalker_Base_Body_Slimmer_p/ht3333.htm

I'll take another look but I don't think the neck comes off the Marty body.

 

[Username]

I'll take another look but I don't think the neck comes off the Marty body.

Of course it does. HT have never used a body with attached neck for any Marty McFly yet. It’s the same body used for snowspeeder Luke, and almost every slender male figure.

 

[KingGrayskull]

I'll take another look but I don't think the neck comes off the Marty body.

Have you finally bought the body you need. The solution is right in front if you mate.

 

[Scout Trooper]

I still have this in the box. I don't think it's a great figure and I don't know if there's really a place for it in the collection, given that I decided to skip Doc Brown, and my Delorean is broken (also doesn't match the Part 1 figure).

All in all, I love BTTF. But I don't think it's received the 1/6 treatment it deserves.

I remember Inart expressed an interest in the property, but it seems they're not looking to pursue it anytime in the forseeable future. Such a shame really.

 

[KingGrayskull]

I still have this in the box. I don't think it's a great figure and I don't know if there's really a place for it in the collection, given that I decided to skip Doc Brown, and my Delorean is broken (also doesn't match the Part 1 figure).

All in all, I love BTTF. But I don't think it's received the 1/6 treatment it deserves.

I remember Inart expressed an interest in the property, but it seems they're not looking to pursue it anytime in the forseeable future. Such a shame really.

I respectfully have to disagree. The line of course isn’t flawless. But especially the Marty 2.0 is a very good figure. Great stand alone piece. You should give it a chance.

 

[thosemortalmen]

I still have this in the box. I don't think it's a great figure and I don't know if there's really a place for it in the collection, given that I decided to skip Doc Brown, and my Delorean is broken (also doesn't match the Part 1 figure).

All in all, I love BTTF. But I don't think it's received the 1/6 treatment it deserves.

I remember Inart expressed an interest in the property, but it seems they're not looking to pursue it anytime in the forseeable future. Such a shame really.

selling one?

 

[Scout Trooper]

selling one?

Not yet

 

[mediame]

I dusted off my Marty and put him back in the box, a day later I found my Einstein, and put him back in the box and noticed a stain on the vest in two spots, and I have no idea how it got there. I would have definitely noticed when I was dusting him off, so it is a mystery. It feels slightly rough, like some possible type of residue. My only guess, and this is just me fishing for causes, clear museum wax, though I have no idea how it would have gotten onto him. I tried using a wet q-tip to see if I could remove it, and it did not. Does anyone have any suggestions for safely removing whatever it might be?

 

[KingGrayskull]

I’d say get a new one from the bay amd don’t bother with it anymore.

Out of curiosity, why do you apply wax to amy of your figures?

 

[Chopper Face]

Out of curiosity, why do you apply wax to amy of your figures?

Some people who don’t use stands/bases stick museum wax on the feet to secure their figures.

I just raw-dog it.

 

[jimbean]

So was there any other option for decals than the water transfer ones?

 

[KingGrayskull]

So was there any other option for decals than the water transfer ones?

What are you looking for? Waterslides are perfect.