Hot Toys MMS Iron Man Suit-Up Gantry with and w/o Mk IV

[ThatIsTooReal]

i would just be careful with extreme bends on the leg and you will be ok. you defiantly do not want to stress it. the inner leg has a connecting bar that loops around where the leg is screwed together. its normally the plastic around the screw that cracks causing the leg to be looser then it should....

its hard to explain without pictures

if you can find future floor polish your set. it is an acrylic sealer its fine for fixing loose joints and completely removable with a little Windex...it will only run you 6 bucks at walmart. ive been using it for loose joints for a few years always does the trick.

i would try this before doing a permanent setting sealer solution.

Are you talking about the sealers in a spray paint bottle?

Do after taking off the feet, just apply a thin layer on the ball join correct?

 

[rego]

yes.

you want to increase the diameter of the ball, that's the goal.

the friction of the ball in the cup is what gives the ankle its grip. just brush it on in a thin layer (thin. don't go overboard..the thinner the better at first) and let dry. test the grip by putting all together and if needed add additional layers while letting them dry in between until the joint is tight again.

 

[ThatIsTooReal]

yes.

you want to increase the diameter of the ball, that's the goal.

the friction of the ball in the cup is what gives the ankle its grip. just brush it on in a thin layer (thin. don't go overboard..the thinner the better at first) and let dry. test the grip by putting all together and if needed add additional layers while letting them dry in between until the joint is tight again.

Thank you. Will need to look into it.

I really wish there was a fix for the knee though. Has anyone tried taking the whole leg apart?

 

[rego]

yes, waaaaay back in the IM2 Mk VI thread.
someone decided to finally find the cause of loose knees and rattles and dissected a leg to attempt a fix. i believe he did fix his but its a major deal getting the legs apart, they are glued and some of the panels are very thin.

you would have to search through the god knows how many pages there are to find it, but if you do there is pictures of the whole leg and parts that make it up there

 

[rego]

https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4137852

found it.

 

[ThatIsTooReal]

https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4137852

found it.

Wow...I rather pay him to do it for me than to go through all that. A part of me wants to fix it though.

 

[BigBoy]

mine

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[rego]

when i had gotten my avengers version of the MK VI it came with the broken knee problem. since SS wanted me to destroy the old leg when sending me a new one i attempted to fix it figuring i had to proved a picture of it broken anyways

i failed miserably the plastic was way to delicate for my hands

 

[ThatIsTooReal]

when i had gotten my avengers version of the MK VI it came with the broken knee problem. since SS wanted me to destroy the old leg when sending me a new one i attempted to fix it figuring i had to proved a picture of it broken anyways

i failed miserably the plastic was way to delicate for my hands

I've taken apart iPhones and iPads before to fix my friends phones and such and I thought that was a nightmare. Comparing it to that, this seems a wake in the park.

I'll have to give it a try in the future. Can you possibly link me to the sealer you use by any chance?

 

[Minimodel]

mine

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Thats a great photo!!

 

[styleznma]

wish i could find a gantry with mark iv at a decent price, after days of searching i think its time to give up

 

[BatBrain]

I'm sure this has been answered but I couldn't find anything. Does it fit in a Detolf?

 

[BatBrain]

Nevermind. Looks like it fits just fine. I only have IM Secret Project but I thought he would look great with this. I can get it for under $300 shipped (w/o Mark IV obviously). Sounds like everyone is happy with it? Any issues after having it a few months for anyone?

 

[Centurion]

when i had gotten my avengers version of the MK VI it came with the broken knee problem. since SS wanted me to destroy the old leg when sending me a new one i attempted to fix it figuring i had to proved a picture of it broken anyways

i failed miserably the plastic was way to delicate for my hands

Just another good reason why "Iron" Man should be made of metal for once. Just a thought.

 

[BatBrain]

I pulled the trigger. Couldn't pass up at $292 shipped and its from a shop in my own state so I should get it fast.

 

[Centurion]

I pulled the trigger. Couldn't pass up at $292 shipped and its from a shop in my own state so I should get it fast.

Very cool.
Congrats and post those pics.

 

[ThatIsTooReal]

I pulled the trigger. Couldn't pass up at $292 shipped and its from a shop in my own state so I should get it fast.

Where did you get it from? Might pick up just the gauntry sometime soon.

 

[BatBrain]

Where did you get it from? Might pick up just the gauntry sometime soon.

Got it off a seller on eBay. They are called Crossroad Military Collectibles. Don't know if they have more on eBay but here is a link to their site:

https://www.crossroadsdiecast.com/

 

[BatBrain]

Very cool.
Congrats and post those pics.

Thanks Centurion. Will definitely post pics. You guys have all posted such amazing ones already. That pushed me over the edge to pick this up!

 

[TheVictor11]

Where did you get it from? Might pick up just the gauntry sometime soon.

Congrats on the Mk. VI of all the armors, I think the VI looks best in it, Mk.II AU being a close second with all the panels off