Planet X Pluto (FOC Megatron) hip joint replacement

cults3d

A replacement hip joint for Planet X's Pluto figure, which is known for having one of both hips breaking eventually due to the plastic becoming brittle. My design replaces the square-ended ratchet joint in the hip with a simple mushroom peg swivel, and uses a tabbed locking swivel for the ball-shaped outward joint. No pins or screws needed! The thigh rotation is the same as before. Push the two pieces together with the shafts facing away from each other. The tabs on the peg should push through the gaps in the hole. Now twist to lock the joint together. Don't be surprised if there's a pop or click when they go together. You should definitely sand down the thigh disk if it feels tight. Rotating the thigh puts pressure on the tube coming out of the leg and can cause it to snap off if you have to try too hard. It may also be a good idea to sand the two tabs down a tiny bit to make sure the joint rotates smoothly.