Fix my figure

Greetings! So I've been looking at my stats recently, and I am getting a lot of refers from people looking for info on fixing broken Figmas. I haven't actually managed to break any of my Figmas yet, but they're not so different in the way they work to a lot of other figures, so here I will be explaining two methods of repairing figures which are applicable to almost all PVC toys (including Figmas!) and can probably fix over90% of breaks! OK, first up, I'll explain the difference between a low stress area and a high stress area: Low stress areas are not put under much pressure. They're usually not moving parts and if they are, then they're only moved minimally. If you want to fix one of these, read Method No.1. High stress areas are the things which break most often. They're things like shoulders, knees, necks, elbows, hips, etc, which have quite a lot of stress put on them when the figure is being played with. If you want to fix one of these, read Method No.2. Method No.1 – Supa Glue For low stress repairs. This is a really good (and DUH obvious) method for visible areas which are not part of a moving joint. It would be great for non-posable scale figures, snapped accessories (like swords or firearms) or other small things. The example figure I will be repairing is Nendoroid Millhiore F. Biscotti! Isn't she pretty? Unfortunately, just after I got her, she fell of her horse... er... bird... er... mount and her ahoge broke where it attaches to her head! Ahoge means "foolish ...

It's simply a fact that we're born with certain If you're a pear-shaped woman, you've got shoulders—and an upper body—that are narrower than your hips. If you're a man who is an inverted triangle, you've got broad shoulders and a skinnier hip area. Those who are apple-shaped, which is known the be the highest-risk shape of all in terms of health, have a larger waist surrounded by more visceral fat. (If you're apple-shaped but not actually obese, according to the health experts at The good news is, if you're looking to change your body shape—whether for health reasons, you want to get fitter, or you want a better-balanced figure to the eye—you actually can with the right workout routines. Below I lay out three great workouts for four of the most common body shapes. If you're a woman, I've written workouts that can help those with apple, pear, and hourglass shapes. For men who are "rectangles," there's a workout here for you, as well. Now, whatever your body shape is, it's important that you pair any of these workouts with a proper diet. My colleagues here at Eat This, Not That! have strict—that means one serving size of lean protein along with green vegetables for lunch and dinner. (With lean protein, one serving size for men is two fistfuls, for women it is one.) The best sources of lean protein are fish, poultry, and lean cuts of red meat. In terms of green vegetables, you want to get at least one cup, which is also the size of a fist. Some good choices include broccoli, ...

Whether you like to play with your action figures or display them loose joints are a problem. No action figures are immune whether it’s Transformers, Wrestlers, Star Wars, etc. Lack of friction causes looseness. For example, if the ball in a ball-and-socket joint is even slightly too small there might not be enough friction to hold the joint in place. Commonly this is caused by the wearing down of plastic in the joint due to years of playing/posing; however, more and more action figures seem to have numerous floppy joints right out of the box. Fortunately, you don’t have to go out rebuying half (or more) of your collection! There are numerous non-evasive and easy fixes for loose joints (regardless of the type of joint). Some of these fixes can take as little as fifteen minutes. You’ll want to read through all the options. While some are completely safe others could damage your figure if done improperly. Make Sure No Screws Are Loose? Before you do anything more than necessary you might want to tighten all of the figures screws. Especially in the case of figures that are loose right out of the package, the solution might be as simple as just tightening a few screws. In most cases this won’t be enough, but if you have some screwdrivers on hand it’s definitely worth a try. Glues and Other “Solutions” to Fix Loose Joints Super Glue One of the most commonly known and popular solutions is super glue. This is not brand specific as many different companies such as Loctite, Bob Smi...

I’m at Joann Fabric looking at the new pattern catalogs – Vogue, McCalls, Simplicity. So many interesting new patterns! I love them all, really. But I know not all of them will be suitable for my body type, which is far from a model’s. I am petite (so I guess one-third of these patterns go right out the window), my top is one size smaller than my bottom (so I need both sizes included in the envelope, which doesn’t always happen), and I really need dresses that hide a belly bulge (how did that happen to me? I didn’t have a tummy when I was younger!). So, the question is: how to choose a pattern that will fit your body? And not only fit, but also hide your flaws. Do you have the same problems? I used to ask myself this question all the time, and over the years I accumulated some knowledge as a sewist and a shopper and have decided to write this article to include everything I learned regarding how to choose the right patterns for you. Make use of these tips, and you’ll be well on your way to a perfect wardrobe. If you like to sew, try to develop not only your technical sewing skills but also that mysterious, elusive talent called ‘design sense’. How often we see women with model-like looks in movies, fashion magazines, and pattern catalogs, and how rarely we meet them on the street. Even when looking in the mirror, each of us notices her flaws more than once. I wonder, is there a single person in the world who would be satisfied with her figure? To determine which patterns, ...

Greetings! So I've been looking at my stats recently, and I am getting a lot of refers from people looking for info on fixing broken Figmas. I haven't actually managed to break any of my Figmas yet, but they're not so different in the way they work to a lot of other figures, so here I will be explaining two methods of repairing figures which are applicable to almost all PVC toys (including Figmas!) and can probably fix over90% of breaks! OK, first up, I'll explain the difference between a low stress area and a high stress area: Low stress areas are not put under much pressure. They're usually not moving parts and if they are, then they're only moved minimally. If you want to fix one of these, read Method No.1. High stress areas are the things which break most often. They're things like shoulders, knees, necks, elbows, hips, etc, which have quite a lot of stress put on them when the figure is being played with. If you want to fix one of these, read Method No.2. Method No.1 – Supa Glue For low stress repairs. This is a really good (and DUH obvious) method for visible areas which are not part of a moving joint. It would be great for non-posable scale figures, snapped accessories (like swords or firearms) or other small things. The example figure I will be repairing is Nendoroid Millhiore F. Biscotti! Isn't she pretty? Unfortunately, just after I got her, she fell of her horse... er... bird... er... mount and her ahoge broke where it attaches to her head! Ahoge means "foolish ...

Whether you like to play with your action figures or display them loose joints are a problem. No action figures are immune whether it’s Transformers, Wrestlers, Star Wars, etc. Lack of friction causes looseness. For example, if the ball in a ball-and-socket joint is even slightly too small there might not be enough friction to hold the joint in place. Commonly this is caused by the wearing down of plastic in the joint due to years of playing/posing; however, more and more action figures seem to have numerous floppy joints right out of the box. Fortunately, you don’t have to go out rebuying half (or more) of your collection! There are numerous non-evasive and easy fixes for loose joints (regardless of the type of joint). Some of these fixes can take as little as fifteen minutes. You’ll want to read through all the options. While some are completely safe others could damage your figure if done improperly. Make Sure No Screws Are Loose? Before you do anything more than necessary you might want to tighten all of the figures screws. Especially in the case of figures that are loose right out of the package, the solution might be as simple as just tightening a few screws. In most cases this won’t be enough, but if you have some screwdrivers on hand it’s definitely worth a try. Glues and Other “Solutions” to Fix Loose Joints Super Glue One of the most commonly known and popular solutions is super glue. This is not brand specific as many different companies such as Loctite, Bob Smi...

I’m at Joann Fabric looking at the new pattern catalogs – Vogue, McCalls, Simplicity. So many interesting new patterns! I love them all, really. But I know not all of them will be suitable for my body type, which is far from a model’s. I am petite (so I guess one-third of these patterns go right out the window), my top is one size smaller than my bottom (so I need both sizes included in the envelope, which doesn’t always happen), and I really need dresses that hide a belly bulge (how did that happen to me? I didn’t have a tummy when I was younger!). So, the question is: how to choose a pattern that will fit your body? And not only fit, but also hide your flaws. Do you have the same problems? I used to ask myself this question all the time, and over the years I accumulated some knowledge as a sewist and a shopper and have decided to write this article to include everything I learned regarding how to choose the right patterns for you. Make use of these tips, and you’ll be well on your way to a perfect wardrobe. If you like to sew, try to develop not only your technical sewing skills but also that mysterious, elusive talent called ‘design sense’. How often we see women with model-like looks in movies, fashion magazines, and pattern catalogs, and how rarely we meet them on the street. Even when looking in the mirror, each of us notices her flaws more than once. I wonder, is there a single person in the world who would be satisfied with her figure? To determine which patterns, ...

It's simply a fact that we're born with certain If you're a pear-shaped woman, you've got shoulders—and an upper body—that are narrower than your hips. If you're a man who is an inverted triangle, you've got broad shoulders and a skinnier hip area. Those who are apple-shaped, which is known the be the highest-risk shape of all in terms of health, have a larger waist surrounded by more visceral fat. (If you're apple-shaped but not actually obese, according to the health experts at The good news is, if you're looking to change your body shape—whether for health reasons, you want to get fitter, or you want a better-balanced figure to the eye—you actually can with the right workout routines. Below I lay out three great workouts for four of the most common body shapes. If you're a woman, I've written workouts that can help those with apple, pear, and hourglass shapes. For men who are "rectangles," there's a workout here for you, as well. Now, whatever your body shape is, it's important that you pair any of these workouts with a proper diet. My colleagues here at Eat This, Not That! have strict—that means one serving size of lean protein along with green vegetables for lunch and dinner. (With lean protein, one serving size for men is two fistfuls, for women it is one.) The best sources of lean protein are fish, poultry, and lean cuts of red meat. In terms of green vegetables, you want to get at least one cup, which is also the size of a fist. Some good choices include broccoli, ...