You could argue that if they were durable we wouldn't be replacing the rubber in the legs, also the armour fastenings are notorious for breaking easily even back in the 80's.
yes i find that forceps with the bent end are helpful the pen looking thing is a "dotting tool" its used for painting very small dots each end has a point with a little ball on one end is a bit sharper than the other the very blunt end is usefull for pushing at the rubber without piercing it and the sharper end is useful for getting the old rubber out but you can do this with anything really a cork screw also works well. there are a lot of different dotting tools on ebay but heres a link so you can see what it is: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F5X-Double-end-Drill-Point-Dotting-Pens-Nail-Art-Spot-Dotter-Manicure-Tools-RS%2F192151077651%3Fepid%3D3008405011%26hash%3Ditem2cbd18c313%3Ark%3A5%3Apf%3A0&campid=5338087299&toolid=20008
We are currently very very low on stock only 3 sets of 5 left so i have had to put the price way up just because i dont want the ebay listing to go down, if you wait a week we will have a delivery and the price will go back to normal.
I just finished doing this, threading the rubber connector through the hole was the most difficult part as very easy to chew up the rubber doing it (I didnt have any string - so just used the dotting tool and a small flat head screwdriver ). At £1.50 each for the connectors i didnt want to break the connector or the figure.
Legs seem kinda loose at the end. Maybe if the connectors were a tiny bit smaller and heated up prior to installing they'd be even better. Just a thought, these are obviously much better than having broken legs!
You're absolutely right...I just orderd the LEA 2.0 from Argentina and they're a bit smaller at the head and shorter....it does affect the standing ability cause there is to much space left over...I just broke 4 bands...they break kinda easy...so one has to be careful pulling them through the small crotch gap...and also pulling them to shove inside the other leg...I pretty much did the same thing in this video..but only my 1981 he man came out perfectly tight on both legs...the others I did have one looser leg...the first leg is easy since it goes in smoothly...the final leg usually ends up wonky but not to wear it can't stand...still better than nothing just like you stated...
@@80sfreak42 indeed, I am really disapointed cause they break too easily and legs are too loose with those.These are really too expensive for the result.
you can get them on ebay if you look up he-bands but they are cheaper here: www.thegreencastle.co.uk/en/masters-of-the-universe/20-5-x-he-bands-he-man-masters-of-the-universe.html
I honestly expected this video would conclude with the angry hands of repair ripping the legs back off Hordak, then emerging moments later with hammer in hand laying waste to the figure's torso and the pitcher of scalding water
MOTU right now is an embarrassment of riches, there’s almost too much new stuff to collect. I’m thinking collecting vintage MOTU is the way for me, especially if I can figures in need of some care for cheap.
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I like the video just wish you would have talked about what you were doing . Thanks for video
god i love how durable these guys are after nearly 40yrs
You could argue that if they were durable we wouldn't be replacing the rubber in the legs, also the armour fastenings are notorious for breaking easily even back in the 80's.
Truth!!!!
Thank you! I was having trouble getting the new rubber barbell in there but the key is the hot water. Went right in there with the needle nose pliers.
im hoping to find my dental pick and try that in addition to the hot water.
i just did two with soap and force. i used the force. which is a sharp flat head screw driver and butchers the connector. going to attempt this.
This video helped me the most The legs get so tight its better than New !!!!
What tool do you use. Id like to have the same as you :-)
⚠️ How long to keep the bands in water?
What tools do you need? Forceps? What is that pen tool with the ball end? What string do you use?
yes i find that forceps with the bent end are helpful the pen looking thing is a "dotting tool" its used for painting very small dots each end has a point with a little ball on one end is a bit sharper than the other the very blunt end is usefull for pushing at the rubber without piercing it and the sharper end is useful for getting the old rubber out but you can do this with anything really a cork screw also works well. there are a lot of different dotting tools on ebay but heres a link so you can see what it is:
rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F5X-Double-end-Drill-Point-Dotting-Pens-Nail-Art-Spot-Dotter-Manicure-Tools-RS%2F192151077651%3Fepid%3D3008405011%26hash%3Ditem2cbd18c313%3Ark%3A5%3Apf%3A0&campid=5338087299&toolid=20008
We are currently very very low on stock only 3 sets of 5 left so i have had to put the price way up just because i dont want the ebay listing to go down, if you wait a week we will have a delivery and the price will go back to normal.
I just finished doing this, threading the rubber connector through the hole was the most difficult part as very easy to chew up the rubber doing it (I didnt have any string - so just used the dotting tool and a small flat head screwdriver ). At £1.50 each for the connectors i didnt want to break the connector or the figure.
you could try butchering it like i did to mine. its great!
Long live Hordak!
Legs seem kinda loose at the end. Maybe if the connectors were a tiny bit smaller and heated up prior to installing they'd be even better. Just a thought, these are obviously much better than having broken legs!
I think it's more of a strap design issue. Could be a touch shorter than production, since everyone will be stretching them to death during install?
You're absolutely right...I just orderd the LEA 2.0 from Argentina and they're a bit smaller at the head and shorter....it does affect the standing ability cause there is to much space left over...I just broke 4 bands...they break kinda easy...so one has to be careful pulling them through the small crotch gap...and also pulling them to shove inside the other leg...I pretty much did the same thing in this video..but only my 1981 he man came out perfectly tight on both legs...the others I did have one looser leg...the first leg is easy since it goes in smoothly...the final leg usually ends up wonky but not to wear it can't stand...still better than nothing just like you stated...
@@80sfreak42 indeed, I am really disapointed cause they break too easily and legs are too loose with those.These are really too expensive for the result.
Wow!... where can you get the replacement black bit from?
Ebay. Buy 10 not 6. Same price.
Where do you find it on ebay.
Where can we buy these rubber connectors from? Any UK suppliers?
you can get them on ebay if you look up he-bands but they are cheaper here:
www.thegreencastle.co.uk/en/masters-of-the-universe/20-5-x-he-bands-he-man-masters-of-the-universe.html
Thanks!
Fuck yeah....I'm bringing back my figures....great tutorial...
mine were hard and some crumblie. of course the thicker head degraded differently. the band might be hard or goo like
What is that tool called?
I find it alot easier if the new leg band is placed in the hot water as well.
I’ve just searched this because I’m fixing a hordak of my own haha
Que cool!!! donde puedo comprar esas gomas para reparar mis MOTU???
rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F5-x-HE-BANDS-He-Man-MOTU-Masters-Universe-Figure-Repair-Rubber-Leg-Connectors%2F142956454825%3Fhash%3Ditem2148de63a9%3Ag%3AgLAAAOSwgGBbr4Ub%3Ark%3A1%3Apf%3A0&campid=5338087299&toolid=20008
En ebay
I honestly expected this video would conclude with the angry hands of repair ripping the legs back off Hordak, then emerging moments later with hammer in hand laying waste to the figure's torso and the pitcher of scalding water
Some instructions would have been easier than guessing things & where do you get the replacement part for? what is it called? etc etc.
You get them on eBay, be prepared to be ripped off as if in the UK there is only one seller of the item so you pay £15 for 10 and they break easily.
The new 2.0 connectors are a bit smaller than the ones in this video...but i bought them anyway...
I think my connectors are too short. They ride up the trunks
Impossible repair
Donde puedo solicitar los conectores
Dude Sweet!
Last time i did this i went to the hospital.
If I were interested in He-Man and had a figure with a broken leg band then yes, this would be the method I'd use for fixing it.
MOTU right now is an embarrassment of riches, there’s almost too much new stuff to collect. I’m thinking collecting vintage MOTU is the way for me, especially if I can figures in need of some care for cheap.
Why don't you talk your way through it so it's not like watching a silent film and guessing our way through the process?
Nice. Can do you it slower. I think I haven’t aged enough. xD thanks speed up is available. But thanks for the technique!
1:19 Wait doctor don't put them on till I see my girl.