Questions about some of the more common repairs seem to pop up on a regular basis. This isn't a bad thing, it's something everybody has to deal with eventually, & as long as we're getting new board members, there will be people asking. With the number of threads already on these subjects, it seemed to make sense point out a few & possibly save some time searching.
- Doc and Lifeline's F.R.I.D.G.E. Guide - Phillip, thanks for pointing this out!
A good tutorial on several common repairs.
This is not an endorsement of any particular suppliers, simply a listing of related threads with member advice & suggestions.
Stuck, Stripped, & Rusted Screws: (for backs & legs)
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=11338
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=23400
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=25863
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=32688
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=40055
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=41192
O-Rings:
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=22453
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=24591
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=31300
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=31374
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=31424
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=38488
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=41078
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=41181
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=41962
Zartan/Ninja Force O-Rings:
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=16422
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=23123
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=23596
T-Hooks: (aka j-hooks or pelvis-hooks)
Accessory Hose
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=10388
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=19525
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=35176
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=36696
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=36870
Replacing Forearms/Arm & Leg Rivets
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=25975
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=34754
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=36877
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=47566
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=51748
Replacement Decals
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=29436
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=31406
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=32713
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=33000
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=35095
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=36339
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=38000
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=41526
Decal Removal
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=32718
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=41089
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=41651
25th Anniversary Style Figure Construction
Supplied by Hasbro at the 2007 Atlanta GI Joe Convention(click to view full-sized)
This isn't comprehensive, just what a couple quick searches turned up. I'm sure there are many more threads on all of these topics, but between what's listed, it should be able to answer most questions about them. If you have a related question that you don't see an answer for, ask it here - with all the collective knowledge of all the active members, you should get an answer in no time.
If anybody has tips, a list of o-ring or screw sizes & types, found a new supplier for parts, or anything else, please share them. Thanks.
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