Bernkastel Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Does anyone know any remedies of repairing cracked joint pieces? Most of the joint pieces on all my sets (save for hero factory) are all cracked. Any ideas on how to repair them? Please do not deplore yourself. Even if the world does not forgive, I will forgive you. Giggle giggle giggle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaT in Rogue Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I don't know a permanent method, but I typically use tape or glue. "Whether that is right or not...I also...as a Rider...have a wish that I want to fulfill." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuna Toa of Sonics Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Superglue and a very small amount of duct tape works for me. Does anyone want to play the Master Chief Collection with me? I'm trying to get a team going for ranked. PM for GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta_of_Oz Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I just replace the set, or for larger sets, I'd get a smaller set with similar pieces and cannibalise it. *eyes a Keelerak set* If you use correct grammar in your posts (or try hard to), place this in your signature. Join Myst's campaign for correct grammar usage on BZPower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that guy Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 You can order replacement parts from Lego if the sets aren't too old. They even let you do it online now (http://us.service.lego.com/en-US/replacementparts/default.aspx). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Chances are (since she did mention Hero Factory sets not having this problem) that the joints are all the old style, so the LEGO replacement system won't provide them.It's rather unfortunate if you have a lot that are broken. :/ I was foolish enough to mess with my Hahli Mahri over the summer and sure enough, all of her joints cracked -but then the last batch of lime green ones before the switch to the new style were prone to that.From my own research, Bricklink or any other fansite that sells parts is a great place to go to if you want to outright replace them. They're relatively inexpensive. If you don't mind mixing in the new style, you could also use the replacement system linked above and just find a more recent set and say you lost ones from it. Beyond that, carefully applied, very small quantities of superglue could help. Never tried it myself, though, so I don't know how easy it might be avoid using too much (especially in the socket part, where most of my breaks were - could very easily put some in the cusp and ball joints will no longer fit in there). ~ET|~ E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeluNumber1 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 A dab of Superglue works well. Or duct tape, whatever floats your boat. Why are orange and black such a good color Combination ? Purple is pretty, and so is blue. Pink hurts your eyes, green is quite mellowing, black is very threatning, red is cool, orange is SO awesome, yellow's hard to read... But you can't see white at all! Oh, wait. I forgot brown. Here's my thoughts: If a person tells the truth and says, " I always lie," Is he lying? Or is he telling the truth? And what has a mouth, but no head, and a body, but no torso? Do caterpillars like to tend to supporting colum of stone's every need? Or is that name misleading by nature? Speaking of nature, why are the children of animals called offspring? don't many young beasts come alive in spring, and thus, should be called onspring? Heeeeeeyy..... I got the first post on a page for the first time. Who knows; it may happen again. What the... It did happen again... and again... YEAH! I'M ENCOUNTERING PROTODERMIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Ice - 1987 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 If a crack develops, then stop using the broken socket for mocing before it gets worse. I never glue lego's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I have yet to encounter an effective method of repair, so I further support ET's endorsement of BrickLink, as it's a great way to buy replacement parts or any part in general.~B~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HordikaMode Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I fixed a broken Radiak arm by completely melting an Antroz hand that was also broke, and i shaped it with a pair of tweezers. it worked well for a while, but I eventually had to get a Cendox to replace it. then another Radiak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessionist Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I second Bricklink. Or third, I think it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiki Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I've always wanted to try superglue, because I have a lot of useful parts that I want to repair. Currently, though, I'm saving up for the day where I can build an entire MOC out of them so it can truly be a BIONICLE zombie, coming to eat your braaaains (or eye socket parts). avatar by Lady Kopaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dralcax Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 You can order replacement parts from Lego if the sets aren't too old. They even let you do it online now (http://us.service.le...ts/default.aspx).The ball joints broke off my Cordak Blaster and one of Dekar's legs. I did manage to get a new part for the latter, but it looks shinier and pinkish. The balster was irreplaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Blank- Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) Lego's Replacement Part service is fantastic. I've ordered of them quite a bit and the best part is..IT'S FREE!!! Major props to Lego for this great service. As for Bricklink the site is fine but shipping is way too much for me. I used it once and will never use it again. The best thing is to use what I said above. It takes 3-4 weeks but it's worth it. Edited October 24, 2011 by -Knight Rider2000- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Spirit DM Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Lego's Replacement Part service is fantastic. I've ordered of them quite a bit and the best part is..IT'S FREE!!! Major props to Lego for this great service. As for Bricklink the site is fine but shipping is way too much for me. I used it once and will never use it again. The best thing is to use what I said above. It takes 3-4 weeks but it's worth it. Lego's broken piece replacement service is FREE!? I have GOT to try it. That's AWESOME!!! I didn't know that, thanks! Conflux: BIONICLE Tabletop Combat System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Lego's Replacement Part service is fantastic. I've ordered of them quite a bit and the best part is..IT'S FREE!!! Major props to Lego for this great service. As for Bricklink the site is fine but shipping is way too much for me. I used it once and will never use it again. The best thing is to use what I said above. It takes 3-4 weeks but it's worth it.That's why you have to pay attention to where the store is located. I just made an order from Australia for one set, and of course going to the US it's going to cost a few dollars. But I also just placed an order from a store in the same state as me for six sets, and the shipping's basically negligible. And if we're just talking about parts, then deeefinitely watch where you're buying from. Because it's possible the shipping could even be more expensive than just the parts if it's from far enough away. And yes LEGO's service is free, guys, but try not to abuse it. ~|ET|~ E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolitaryHyena Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I went to the lego site and got replacement parts, cracked joints suck, but before i found out i could get free replacments, my mom used superglue. "And where does the newborn go from here? The net is vast and infinite." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Blank- Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Lego's Replacement Part service is fantastic. I've ordered of them quite a bit and the best part is..IT'S FREE!!! Major props to Lego for this great service. As for Bricklink the site is fine but shipping is way too much for me. I used it once and will never use it again. The best thing is to use what I said above. It takes 3-4 weeks but it's worth it.That's why you have to pay attention to where the store is located. I just made an order from Australia for one set, and of course going to the US it's going to cost a few dollars. But I also just placed an order from a store in the same state as me for six sets, and the shipping's basically negligible. And if we're just talking about parts, then deeefinitely watch where you're buying from. Because it's possible the shipping could even be more expensive than just the parts if it's from far enough away. And yes LEGO's service is free, guys, but try not to abuse it. ~|ET|~I ordered from a guy in the same province as me and shipping was $12. I ordered $4 worth of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shouting God Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I find plastic glue works better than superglue, but if you're not a modeler then replacement service is the best I find. With the clamor of anvils and the thunder of guns, we rip each day from life's teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLaSouth Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 You could try not getting any sets from the 2008-2010 period. cause that's a surefire solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waaja Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Tried to use contact glue for Lewa Phantoka's limegreen limbs and that failed badly. Ended up buying a new llimb :X Please do visit: My MOCs Blog: http://waajamocs.blogspot.sg/ My Writing Blog: http://waajawrites.blogspot.sg/ Font: Urban Decay by zofos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power Of Gresh Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 If it's big enough, I'll use super glue. Otherwise, I'll just ignore it. Just because my sig is confusing Doesn'tmean it doesn't seem strangely awesome. how will you read this when it is invisible? But now you won't get just bits and pieces of something, then it would be something completly different.? Just highlight it to reveal the secret! It can be quite interesting... ~Power of Gresh~ If you can solve the Rubik's Cube in under a minute, PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boidoh Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I use superglue.Question: Do you have to pay shipping for the replacement thing. And would is ship to any country in the world? Add me on 3DS: 0516-7750-0068Add me on Wii U: Boidoh "I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 4: Never Trust a Snake"I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 44: Corridor of EldersLike, Comment, And Subscribe for Nintendo Content - NinBoidoh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta Matata Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 The junk pile. I seriously have no idea. Three on Three - Memoirs of the Dead - Winner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fractual Forever Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Well... super glue works. Other than that, the trash can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liu Runlin Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Go get some Hero Factory friction adders" and if you don't mind sacrificing them, put some superglue inside the cracked joint and clasp it on the friction adders. It helps and lasts very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNZe Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I would recommend a product called JB weld. Its a plastic epoxy that works wonders if you know how to use it My Brickshelf Main Kit Sprite Sheet Alternate Sprite Sheet Bigger Stuff /r/bioniclelego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Macku_ Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I fourth Bricklink. Aside from broken parts, I've even gotten a couple of entirely custom tohunga from stores just as spare parts-including Macku, Matoro, a Ta-Matoran with an orange kaukau, and Kongu with a teal kakama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Please don't post in topics that have not received a post in 60 days or more. Revived topic closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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