NECA 1/4 Scale TMNT 1990's Turtles

[rich.bennett.7127]

Do you literally disassemble the shell?


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No, the torso just pops straight out of the top of the shell. I boiled the water in an electric kettle and then poured it into a plastic Rubbermaid pan that was large enough to accommodate Raph's carcass. I removed the head prior to this as it helped him fit into the pan and also prevented the fabric mask ends from getting wet. I never actually boil the figure itself. I always have the water removed from the heat source prior to immersion.


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[Psycho]

No, the torso just pops straight out of the top of the shell. I boiled the water in an electric kettle and then poured it into a plastic Rubbermaid pan that was large enough to accommodate Raph's carcass. I removed the head prior to this as it helped him fit into the pan and also prevented the fabric mask ends from getting wet. I never actually boil the figure itself. I always have the water removed from the heat source prior to immersion.


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So it just pops out nice.... Did you try the floor polish trick? I heard that tighten's joints as well.

 

[5x10]

A little more detail on the Raphael torso joint fix: I popped his head off and soaked him belly down for a minute in a pan of boiled water. The torso joint popped apart quite easily. The joint is a simple barbell/socket arrangement. After a couple of failed attempts to tighten things up, I ended up using a large black rubber o-ring that I wrapped around the barbell shaft 3 times. I reheated the socket for snapping the barbell back in by spooning some boiling water into it and waiting about 20 seconds. At that point I dumped the water out and snapped it back together. Raph is now as tight as his turtle brother, Donnie! Los Tortuga Hermanos!


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Gonna try that, thanks

 

[C-Brock]

So loose joints you mean? Does he have trouble standing?

And Shawpaw, thanks for the heads up on the hand swivels. Didn't notice that either. Will have to check it out.

Hi, Spider - Sorry for the late reply. My first Raph could stand just fine but his abdomen-joint was loose, so he couldn't hold himself up appropriately - He'd "flop" forward & look like he was staring toward the ground or doing an ab crunch. All other joints were fine (neck/shoulders/elbows/wrists/hips/knees/ankles). The replacement I received was much better. Hope this helps.

 

[rich.bennett.7127]

What was also interesting to discover was that the shell itself is attached to the figure's back by a barbell joint, making the shell "free floating" so to speak. The figure's actual body can be moved around inside the shell via that barbell joint!


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[BetterThanKenobi83]

Re did the figure stand I made with an leg grabber. I don't trust the hot toys crotch grabber.

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Im so sorry but I couldn't stop laughing at your description of the hot toys stand ! Damn

 

[Link]

wanna pick up Michelangelo, anyone know a code for entertainment earth?

 

[Mr. EcKo]

I call it a grundle Grabber ... The hot toys stands

 

[Cicada17]

wanna pick up Michelangelo, anyone know a code for entertainment earth?

BurningRage shared this one:

THANKS7 $10 off

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[C-Brock]

I've never ordered from EE. With these pre-orders, it appears a free standard shipping "coupon" code is automatically applied - Can you combine codes or is it limited to the one? I saw folks sharing a code above & thought I'd ask if there was any success

 

[BurningRage]

I've never ordered from EE. With these pre-orders, it appears a free standard shipping "coupon" code is automatically applied - Can you combine codes or is it limited to the one? I saw folks sharing a code above & thought I'd ask if there was any success

You can use the the code and still have the free shipping.

 

[C-Brock]

You can use the the code and still have the free shipping.

Thanks, Burning - I see that the coupon text-box is a few pages into the order process. I appreciate for the info!

 

[Psycho]

For those still waiting on Raph he's back instock from Neca on ebay and amazon

eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Mu...aphael-NECA-/272674063824?hash=item3f7ca405d0
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Childre...lamazon&utm_source=necaIGFB&utm_medium=social

 

[izeroi]

Crud I still haven't even opened my shipping box yet for Raph. He's been sitting in there for like a month or two. Guess I should go ahead and check on this torso issue that some people seem to be having.

 

[dragontron]

Thank you for the heads up! Finally got to put an Amazon gift Card to use!

For those still waiting on Raph he's back instock from Neca on ebay and amazon

eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Mu...aphael-NECA-/272674063824?hash=item3f7ca405d0
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/NECA-Childre...lamazon&utm_source=necaIGFB&utm_medium=social

 

[dragontron]

Whats the EE coupon code? need it for Mikey

 

[BurningRage]

Whats the EE coupon code? need it for Mikey

THANKS7

 

[TDK82]

Someone on Facebook asked NECA today when third party vendors will re-stock Raphael and Donatello, see below.

Does this mean 3rd party vendors will have it stock already? Cuz I have him pre-ordered on Entertainment Earth. Also, when will Donnie be released again? I know Leo comes out early June

NECA - N.E.C.A They will have stock in the next week or so - everything hits our warehouse at once. Next Donnie restock is in the next 1-2 weeks.

 

[5x10]

Seems like these will be easier to get than I initially expected

 

[Psycho50501]

Seems like these will be easier to get than I initially expected

If you preorder right away or buy from Neca direct there's really not a problem of getting them.

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