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Creative => How-To => Topic started by: flatcat on May 15, 2010, 06:39:47
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Hi,
After reading and trying every method to get a Klicky apart, none work for me and all my Klickies remain in one piece 0)
Is there one method that I can make actually work? I managed to get one apart a few years ago, but I can't remember how, and I could never get him back together again :(
Thanks
Damo
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There are a lot of ways to do that Damo...
I use a not-too-sharp pincer .... apply the pincer in the curved sides above the neck and just pull strongly without squeezing.... and while pulling, turn the head left it makes to head go off easier for some reason...
And there is of course the ''hand on'' (is this the correct terminology playmofriends? ) where you keep the klicky in the seat position, hands parallel to the body, an bang the klicky's feet on an thick surface... folded news paper...the 1990's klickies make it harder for me to use either method... perhaps someone can descibe this better if my description does not make any sense?
An there is another one using small screwdrivers to pull out the legs...
There are many sites that show such methods...i really cannot recall their urls...
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I do the bent leg, smack top of head method mostly :evilplan:, next, I use the thick rubber band coiled like a snake around the Klicky's neck then squeezing it method :o, & thirdly I use a pair of pliers with thick rubber hose on each plier finger to prevent damage, to squeeze the neck to release it from the body method :(o):.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kiczou4_ts
I did this short video for MacHaffee on Playmoboard a while back. I have modified this method since by using a piece of rubber rather than cardboard. It lasts better and is more reliable at preventing leg damage.
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I have tried everything now, and still can't get him apart. I've damaged our mousemat trying the sitting and hitting method, and I didn't realise how sharp our long nose pliers were and they cut through the elastic band and now my klicky is ruined and he will never be the same again :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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I have tried everything now, and still can't get him apart. I've damaged our mousemat trying the sitting and hitting method, and I didn't realise how sharp our long nose pliers were and they cut through the elastic band and now my klicky is ruined and he will never be the same again :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
I've never tried the pliers method, I wouldn't want sharp hard metal coming near my klickies.
Another method I use for fatbellies is to tie a string around their neck, tie the other end to something STRONG (I usually use the bannisters or a table leg), hold the klickie round the arms and body, and give a sharp tug. Watch where the head flies, and be careful it doesn't hit you in the eye.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kiczou4_ts
How the hell do you do that??? nothing works for me! unless I have just got a stubborn Klicky
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It demands a little practice.
Don't give up, and don't be afraid. They look smiley, but they're plastic, and have no nervous system ...
Really tough ones are the fat klickys. With these, only the rubber works out (it's possible to use the "Han's" hit, but it's much more difficult ...).
I usually do the hit, and it works perfectly with common klickys, but I follow the advice they gave me here: I change the leg for one specially set apart for this "opperation" ...
The hit must be quick and hard. It's like Karate or the like, when they break a plank, you know?: concentrate, over a hard surface (I do it on a hard wood stool, which is marked by some hits ::) ); concentrate (klicky on the stool, you hold it really hard), and ..HA!!!-crack!~ (suddenly and very quickly raise it up, and hit!). It's simple, but it's a kind of a martial art, it needs a little focus ...
(You might even try to scream: it might help, however it isn't necessary ...)
Practice, and you'll do it.
Gus
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Ps.
If the "ha!" doesn't work with the Font Size Large ("HA!!!"), apply Extra Large ("HA!!!"). You won't need Huge ... It's perfectly possible to do it with the Large "ha!"
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Thanks Gustavo!
I shall try again tommorow, remembering to give an extra big "HA!!!"
Or is that too big ;D
How do you stop the writing being big :help:
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I suggest to train on a rather new klicky. They are easier to take apart and give you the possibility for a smaller sized "HA!"...
best,
socrates
P.S.: And of course I am suggesting the spanish way. ;)
http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=121.0
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Careful with the "ha", flatcat ...
If you damage the klicky, you won't forgive yourself.
The Han's hit is to be used to defend,
never to attack.
& green advice:
Of the Font Size manipulation beware you must;
a door it is to the fall into the wrong path.
I hope you will learn this.
.. :toot:
( ;D )
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I think I have damaged enough poor Klickies to warrant a success soon :crossed:
Thanks, Socrates - I will try a newer one, as the one I was using was I think a tricky one that Wolf knight mentioned :-\
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Her's the way to do it FlatCat,
This is very simple, and works great!
It is the way to go in my opinion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDp6zI3ai8Y&feature=related
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Her's the way to do it FlatCat,
This is very simple, and works great!
It is the way to go in my opinion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDp6zI3ai8Y&feature=related
This is fantastic WoT!!!! I've never seen it done like this before!!! Thank you or sharing!!!
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Thanks for that great video Warrior Of Toys!
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I did it!!! <:> <:> <:>
I gave my avatar a whack in the seated position, and he fell apart, and is now back together again. I think I just had trouble before as the Klicky I was using was old and stubburn :)
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I did it!!! <:> <:> <:>
I gave my avatar a whack in the seated position, and he fell apart, and is now back together again. I think I just had trouble before as the Klicky I was using was old and stubburn :)
Well done Damo!!! Welcome to a whole new world!!!!!
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Well done Damo!!! Welcome to a whole new world!!!!!
I can now create my own custom klickies! :cloud9:
I am so very happy now - thanks everyone for the great hints and tips :)
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Glad for you Flatcat!
You will have way more fun customising klickies!
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Hi flatcat,
Congratulations! Being able to take apart your klickies does open up a whole new range of customising possibilities ;D.
One suggestion, which is touched upon in the video you found (with the 'leg tool'): swap out the legs you might want to keep (using a flathead screwdriver) with an 'expendable' pair of legs. When I was first learning the 'Hans On' method, I wound up breaking a few pair of legs I would rather have kept :'(
But if you use an old, expendable pair of legs, it won't matter if you damage them...
Cheers,
AndrewL
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Congratulations flatcat and welcome to a new world of possibilities!! :yippee:
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In WoT's video, I don't understand why you would remove the "tool" legs with a screwdriver. Why not just pull them out with the vinyl chassis attached and then disconnect them? Once the head is removed there is nothing holding the chassis in.
I was never able to remove any legs with a screwdriver without marking the legs, which is why I use either Hans On or the shoestring method.
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In WoT's video, I don't understand why you would remove the "tool" legs with a screwdriver. Why not just pull them out with the vinyl chassis attached and then disconnect them? Once the head is removed there is nothing holding the chassis in.
I was never able to remove any legs with a screwdriver without marking the legs, which is why I use either Hans On or the shoestring method.
The person who made this video does it differently then me...
You can switch several of the steps around...
All you need to do is use the leg tool to pull out the head,
Then the rest can be done in your own order.
So yes, you can pull out the frame first.
If you are marking your klickies, try a smaller screwdriver...
Maybe it is bent at the tip?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kiczou4_ts
I did this short video for MacHaffee on Playmoboard a while back. I have modified this method since by using a piece of rubber rather than cardboard. It lasts better and is more reliable at preventing leg damage.
I have tried this method on some old klickies (non moveable hands). I tried 5 and I broke 3 of them.
Each time it was the part inside the body, the part that puts pressure on the legs.
I find this a quick and easy way to take a klicky apart. But any advise on how to prevent damage is welcome!
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I have tried this method on some old klickies (non moveable hands). I tried 5 and I broke 3 of them.
Each time it was the part inside the body, the part that puts pressure on the legs.
I find this a quick and easy way to take a klicky apart. But any advise on how to prevent damage is welcome!
The plastic of the old klickies is sometimes pretty sensible and easily brakes...
I suggest the spanish method (with a rubber band) as it puts no force on the leg parts.
See this nice video for detailled instructions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phbKJyMyVIc
best,
socrates
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I had heard of this method but never seen it in action!!! Thank you socrates!!!!
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Def going to try this method out Socrates! Thanks for posting the Link!
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WOO HOO! I just decapated my first two klickies using the Spanish method. One Santa and one lady. Look out klickies, here I come. :D
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Oh, congratulations! <:> It's very exciting the first time you manage to get one apart. And it opens up a whole new world of possibilities!
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Welcome to a whole new world... ;)
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wow thanks for the link. This is a lot better, I've been wrapping a band around the head then using pliers but sometimes this marks it. I didn't know you had to keep turning the head while wrapping.
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