My 3PO is a bit stiff!

[Darth Wensleydale]

I've got a loose C-3PO which is in brilliant condition with no paint missing however the arms and legs won't budge (its the early version - not the pull apart limbs job). It doesn't seem the sort of figure to have been glued as its so mint otherwise, but I wondered if the plastic at the joints has degraded sticking the arms and legs up. The limbs probably haven't been moved for years. Has anybody else seen this happen before?

 

[craignwo4life]

I suppose having a figure with stiff limbs is better than one with loose limbs !! :lol:

 

[jabbawokkie]

I've got a loose C-3PO which is in brilliant condition with no paint missing however the arms and legs won't budge (its the early version - not the pull apart limbs job). It doesn't seem the sort of figure to have been glued as its so mint otherwise, but I wondered if the plastic at the joints has degraded sticking the arms and legs up. The limbs probably haven't been moved for years. Has anybody else seen this happen before?

i took a klatu of a card and i cant move his limbs .

well i could if i wanted to cause i.m strong as ****

 

[TWOFOOT]

I have never heard of it happening to a c3po. Because the plastic is a lot harder i wouldnt of thought it has degraded.

 

[Darth Wensleydale]

I just looked at it again and there is gold paint in the joints on the arms (original paint), it looks like someone took it off the card and the arms have never moved. It must have just seized up over the years - probably needs an oil bath :wink:

Anyone else got a stiff one other than myself and Jabba? :lol:

 

[jabbawokkie]

I just looked at it again and there is gold paint in the joints on the arms (original paint), it looks like someone took it off the card and the arms have never moved. It must have just seized up over the years - probably needs an oil bath :wink:

Anyone else got a stiff one other than myself and Jabba? :lol:

please re word that before weasel see,s it you will make his day :roll:

 

[weasel]

Too late!

You two have fun together with your "stiff ones"! :lol:

 

[jabbawokkie]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :lol: :lol:

 

[weasel]

Talking about trannies one day then having a stiff one with darth the next!

I'm starting to worry about you mate! :lol:

 

[jabbawokkie]

darth i hope all your sheep catch foot and mouth :twisted: :wink:

 

[weasel]

Foot and Mouth isn't a sexually transmitted disease mate, don't worry! :wink:

 

[jabbawokkie]

Foot and Mouth isn't a sexually transmitted disease mate, don't worry! :wink:

wow do they tell you that at gu clinic as well

 

[Darth Wensleydale]

oops, that was cannon fodder for weasel wasn't it?

he found the thread too easily and quickly though, it must have come up in one of his google searches with 'stiff' in the title!! :lol: :lol:

 

[cocofstar]

I've got a loose C-3PO which is in brilliant condition with no paint missing however the arms and legs won't budge (its the early version - not the pull apart limbs job). It doesn't seem the sort of figure to have been glued as its so mint otherwise, but I wondered if the plastic at the joints has degraded sticking the arms and legs up. The limbs probably haven't been moved for years. Has anybody else seen this happen before?

I remember reading somewhere that some of the early cards had a label on them that instructed the buyer to move the limbs vigorously back and forth until they loosened up. :shock:

If I was you I would ignore this advice and leave him as he is

 

[jabbawokkie]

I've got a loose C-3PO which is in brilliant condition with no paint missing however the arms and legs won't budge (its the early version - not the pull apart limbs job). It doesn't seem the sort of figure to have been glued as its so mint otherwise, but I wondered if the plastic at the joints has degraded sticking the arms and legs up. The limbs probably haven't been moved for years. Has anybody else seen this happen before?

I remember reading somewhere that some of the early cards had a label on them that instructed the buyer to move the limbs vigorously back and forth until they loosened up. :shock:

If I was you I would ignore this advice and leave him as he is

yeah me to ,that luke turned up coco

 

[weasel]

oops, that was cannon fodder for weasel wasn't it?

he found the thread too easily and quickly though, it must have come up in one of his google searches with 'stiff' in the title!! :lol: :lol:

Nah it was either do some work or kill time on here!

 

[Darth Wensleydale]

yep I reckon if I try and shift the limbs they will probably break so I'll leave them well alone. Like has been said already its better than having a 3PO that is loose and falls over when you display it

 

[cocofstar]

yeah me to ,that luke turned up coco

Not yet Jabba, he wanted paid by cheque so he is probably waiting on it clear..

 

[jabbawokkie]

yeah me to ,that luke turned up coco

Not yet Jabba, he wanted paid by cheque so he is probably waiting on it clear..

let me know ,fingers crossed it was just the light

 

[Rudyard]

My 3POs are a bit loose and wobbly