Basic DIY Funko "repair"

[LilThor]

Guys I hear magic marker works for getting rid of marks and scuffs but I don’t have any of that. U think acetone works or will that destroy paint? I got a mark on my eleven pop and want to fix it but it doesn’t come off with soap and water

I've used magic erasers primarily... but nail polish remover does work too just be careful cuz it strips paint

[Lutzo1]

Guys I hear magic marker works for getting rid of marks and scuffs but I don’t have any of that. U think acetone works or will that destroy paint? I got a mark on my eleven pop and want to fix it but it doesn’t come off with soap and water

I've used magic erasers primarily... but nail polish remover does work too just be careful cuz it strips paint

Thanks for the great tips!

[LilThor]

Guys I hear magic marker works for getting rid of marks and scuffs but I don’t have any of that. U think acetone works or will that destroy paint? I got a mark on my eleven pop and want to fix it but it doesn’t come off with soap and water

I've used magic erasers primarily... but nail polish remover does work too just be careful cuz it strips paint

Thanks for the great tips!

Anytime!

[Vader92]

i have a pop that has their head a bit turned too much. how can i fix it

[BestDadEver]

Need that DIY Mickey. Reminds me of vynlmation

[alphaomega1291]

I've always been afraid to the take pops out of their boxes. Is there a good way to take them out without damaging it?

[DallasSwan]

I've always been afraid to the take pops out of their boxes. Is there a good way to take them out without damaging it?

You need to nudge one of the corners out first from where it's catching on the flap, if you have skinny fingers, that helps a lot.

[Karebear101083]

Thanks for posting this, sometimes there are little blemishes on pop and trying to figure out how to fix it can be stressful.

[Funko-Magik]

Thanks for this, I posted a video on box repair and window removal!

[racheva]

Anyone else have trouble recently getting the figures that come with a clear plastic stand ON to the clear plastic stand? It’s like the holes are just not quite big enough. Super frustrating.

[Mags]

Anyone else have trouble recently getting the figures that come with a clear plastic stand ON to the clear plastic stand? It’s like the holes are just not quite big enough. Super frustrating.

My sister had this problem once, then she realized she was trying to put the figure on the stand backwards - she was trying to put the larger peg into the smaller hole

I usually don't have many problems with trying to get things to stay on their stands, but when I do I find sometime you just have to use a little force to get the peg into the hole. Either that or you stick something into the hole and use it to widen the hole a little.

[racheva]

Anyone else have trouble recently getting the figures that come with a clear plastic stand ON to the clear plastic stand? It’s like the holes are just not quite big enough. Super frustrating.

My sister had this problem once, then she realized she was trying to put the figure on the stand backwards - she was trying to put the larger peg into the smaller hole

I usually don't have many problems with trying to get things to stay on their stands, but when I do I find sometime you just have to use a little force to get the peg into the hole. Either that or you stick something into the hole and use it to widen the hole a little.

I’m definitely putting it on the right way, they’re just not quite made right. It’s a bigger issue with certain pops I’m afraid I’ll break if I put too much pressure on the head, like nearly headless nick.

[Mags]

Anyone else have trouble recently getting the figures that come with a clear plastic stand ON to the clear plastic stand? It’s like the holes are just not quite big enough. Super frustrating.

My sister had this problem once, then she realized she was trying to put the figure on the stand backwards - she was trying to put the larger peg into the smaller hole

I usually don't have many problems with trying to get things to stay on their stands, but when I do I find sometime you just have to use a little force to get the peg into the hole. Either that or you stick something into the hole and use it to widen the hole a little.

I’m definitely putting it on the right way, they’re just not quite made right. It’s a bigger issue with certain pops I’m afraid I’ll break if I put too much pressure on the head, like nearly headless nick.

You try grabbing by the body and putting it on that way? Or by the legs?

[racheva]

My sister had this problem once, then she realized she was trying to put the figure on the stand backwards - she was trying to put the larger peg into the smaller hole

I usually don't have many problems with trying to get things to stay on their stands, but when I do I find sometime you just have to use a little force to get the peg into the hole. Either that or you stick something into the hole and use it to widen the hole a little.

I’m definitely putting it on the right way, they’re just not quite made right. It’s a bigger issue with certain pops I’m afraid I’ll break if I put too much pressure on the head, like nearly headless nick.

You try grabbing by the body and putting it on that way? Or by the legs?

Yup. Doesn't work. The pegs just don't fit. Kind of annoying when it's happening with the majority of pops. Not the end of the world, but annoying.

Meanwhile, this is my 1000th post! Crazy to think about it.

[Mags]

I’m definitely putting it on the right way, they’re just not quite made right. It’s a bigger issue with certain pops I’m afraid I’ll break if I put too much pressure on the head, like nearly headless nick.

You try grabbing by the body and putting it on that way? Or by the legs?

Yup. Doesn't work. The pegs just don't fit. Kind of annoying when it's happening with the majority of pops. Not the end of the world, but annoying.

Meanwhile, this is my 1000th post! Crazy to think about it.

Weird about the pops. But congrats on hitting 1000 posts!

[DallasSwan]

I’m definitely putting it on the right way, they’re just not quite made right. It’s a bigger issue with certain pops I’m afraid I’ll break if I put too much pressure on the head, like nearly headless nick.

You try grabbing by the body and putting it on that way? Or by the legs?

Yup. Doesn't work. The pegs just don't fit. Kind of annoying when it's happening with the majority of pops. Not the end of the world, but annoying.

Meanwhile, this is my 1000th post! Crazy to think about it.

Maybe sand the pegs down? Or drill the holes bigger? They have very small drill bits.
Grats on the 1000th post!

[The1one1]

My Star-Lord (masked) is looking to the left. Any way to get the head straight?

If it’s a bobble head you can use a needle nosed pliers to gently grip the base of the spring and slowly screw or unscrew to get the desired position. Works everytime.

[paul3000]

Thank you! This is going to be very helpful!

[DeejayDaffy]

I've always been afraid to the take pops out of their boxes. Is there a good way to take them out without damaging it?

I always open them from the bottom. Use a credit card to to gently push out 1 of the tabs and the other side will be super easy after that.

[evanmoua]

just got a magic marker today!!! hope this works

[Lobstercrossing]

One of the most important threads on the board.. as I'm in the middle of moving, again, I'm considering turning this into a manual

[Vader92]

what do you guys do when the bobblehead is a bit twisted?

[Mags]

what do you guys do when the bobblehead is a bit twisted?

Small set of pilers, grab the spring, and then twist until the head is pointing the way you want it to.

[FuegoGlorious]

Stupid question, but how do you guys open the lid of the box without ripping it?

[Mags]

Stupid question, but how do you guys open the lid of the box without ripping it?

What I usually do is either squeeze the sides in a little bit and then wiggle my finger in or I stick my finger between the back of the box and the tab on the top, push the tab in, and then lift.

[OriginalDuffy]

Just fixed one, thanks!

[anime23]

what type of glue do you guys use if you have a piece fall off? I saw the Museum putty suggestion for heavy pops. I recently just took several out of the box to display on risers and I have a couple of heavy ones that want to fall over. So I will try that.

[anime23]

what type of glue do you guys use if you have a piece fall off? I saw the Museum putty suggestion for heavy pops. I recently just took several out of the box to display on risers and I have a couple of heavy ones that want to fall over. So I will try that.

[SHERFEY]

These tips are going to be a lifesaver! Time to get some supplies.

[jjb11590]

Stupid question, but how do you guys open the lid of the box without ripping it?

What I usually do is either squeeze the sides in a little bit and then wiggle my finger in or I stick my finger between the back of the box and the tab on the top, push the tab in, and then lift.

WONDERFUL! I was meaning to ask the same exact question. This helps a lot!

[OriginalDuffy]

My poor snowman jack got his paint rubbed off ;(

[evrythngzen]

I thought I would list this here too, just in case it's helpful. It you have any of the mini pops, like the HP advent calendar guys and you plan to keep them but want them to stand, the little plastic disks you use for bingo work great as little bases for them. Of course, I glues mine cause I am never going to sell them but I do know that ruins the value.

[Funkotastic]

I've always been afraid to the take pops out of their boxes. Is there a good way to take them out without damaging it?

I always open them from the bottom. Use a credit card to to gently push out 1 of the tabs and the other side will be super easy after that.

That is smart the credit card trick works really well

[thejosh2010]

I've always been afraid to the take pops out of their boxes. Is there a good way to take them out without damaging it?

I always open them from the bottom. Use a credit card to to gently push out 1 of the tabs and the other side will be super easy after that.

That is smart the credit card trick works really well

Ive apparently been using my credit cards incorrectly Maybe Funko should start making box openers..no doubt people would be interested

[Furnicus]

Guys I hear magic marker works for getting rid of marks and scuffs but I don’t have any of that. U think acetone works or will that destroy paint? I got a mark on my eleven pop and want to fix it but it doesn’t come off with soap and water

I've used magic erasers primarily... but nail polish remover does work too just be careful cuz it strips paint

Nail polish remover is super rough.. I would avoid it for the people that are a little heavy handed. I've used magic eraser, the ones for the bathrooms seem to be a little stronger for me.

[Guyswrx]

Is there anyone out there that knows if a company produces replacement windows for the boxes?

[Guyhoff]

What is the best glue to use if you need to repair a lightsaber?? Is it going to look terrible? Ugh...

[Pop_A_Razzi]

this thread is amazing !! and here i thought i was soooooo cool because i used Mr. Clean MAgic Erasers to clean my pops when they had scuffs !! my mind is blown .... thanks guys for all the helpful stuff

[imbatgirlpop]

Seems like these questions have been asked a lot lately.
My POP has marks on it or the wrong paint in the wrong spot.
A Magic Eraser (the kind for household cleaning) or a q-tip with acetone based nail polish remover used gently on the spot work well. Be careful not to use too much though or you will remove all the paint!
My POP has a bent sword, arm, foot, etc. (also works for Legacy figures with stuck joints)
For something thin like a sword, run it under a hair dryer until the vinyl is flexible. Hold it straight until it cools. For something thicker like a foot or arm, boiling it in water will make the vinyl soft enough to bend and reshape. Careful, it can get mighty hot!



My POP is too top heavy and keeps falling over
Museum Putty is great for anchoring top heavy POPs

Have some tips of your own? Questions? Add them here. (Hey mods, would it be possible to make a sticky for this? Pretty please?)

If my pop is missing paint, will the magic eraser work to smudge paint into the missing paint area?

[Karebear101083]

OMG that a great display love it.