I did try boiling the Ken torso first to see if it would loosen the seams and I could just pull it apart. Didn't work. I thought of freezing it and then popping it open. The possibility of it cracking where I didn't want it to nixed that idea.
I attempted to use the entire upper body. The hope was to sandwich the chest and back around the Moxie. Failure. Then I tried to use just the front so the doll could have a solid ab structure. I didn't care for it.
By cutting just below the pecs I could keep the pivotal chest movement and not hinder its mobility. Success! Mwahaha!
Because Basics Kens and Japan Ken have longer neck stems than a playline version if I had wanted to use one of their heads I would have needed to use one of their bodies. Playline Ken, specifically, A Mermaid Tale 2 Ken, has a rather effeminate face so he works okay with a thinner body.
I think long or 3/4 sleeves might be the way to go fashion wise. Board shorts work well on him too. Those legs are thick enough to be a thin man's or woman's. I decided against reducing the hips for now.
He can fit into the Mini Cooper! He can shift gears and steer the wheel at the 6 o'clock position. However, he can not put his hands at 10 and 2 o'clock.
The patient is recovering nicely and is off to recuperate at an undisclosed location.
WOW! He looks great!
ReplyDeleteHi, Verona and thanks!
DeleteThis is incredible! You did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Alura!
DeleteThis surgery worked extremely well. I think the doctor should be pleased. The long thin legs remind me of some sort of athlete - maybe a high jumper or a marathon runner.
ReplyDeleteOh, the doctor is very pleased, Carrickters. (^_*) I think he's going to be a piano player, but his favorite sport is swimming.
DeleteOmg! I would freak if I had to cut up a toy, great job tho!By any chance do you know how to remove crayon/marker stains off the doll?
ReplyDeleteHi, Jay. You can try Magic Eraser or Goo Gone. Here's a link to Tip Junkie on using Clearasil Acne Cream. I'll give you the full address in case it doesn't click right.
Deletehttp://www.tipjunkie.com/remove-ink-stains/
Hello from Spain: did a wonderful job. It is really perfect. I really like the new body. Keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteHi, Marta and thanks a lot. ^_^
Delete...must do that. I have a dremel, lots of headless, unarticulated Ken dolls, and a dream. All I need is a moxie body.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Miss Lola. With a dremel and a dream you can go far!
DeleteI just decided to rebody my big head Artsy onto one of these Moxies. I saw the guy Gavin and may pick him up since he's $14.99. I did this with my Red Riding Hood doll too.
ReplyDeleteThe surgery looks great. I'm just not this handy but love your results
Dollz4Moi I originally thought that Ken heads might look too small on Gavin but after doing this I think the proportion might be fine. Let me know if you rebody him, thanks.
DeleteMuff I have that doll i better be getting a movable body
ReplyDeleteOh i luuv it
Elijah
Thanks, Elijah and are you going to be opening your own blog so we can see some of your dolls?
DeleteLOL I love that the surgery was a success! Great job on first getting that thing apart LOL. I am in awe of your many skills:) I also would freak out if I got it apart had all those pieces just lying there LOL.
ReplyDeleteHey, Chynadoll. Getting it apart was the hardest. Those things are stuck together like crazy! I finally gave up and just cut that sucker.
DeleteYou know you be working it out, I'm sitting here thinking about your tool box now. I might have to send Cara and Curtis to you if I don't find them new bodies! Great job on the surgery.
ReplyDeleteBrini, if I could figure out how to open dolls without cutting them I would tell you to send them my way.
DeleteI will have a blog I'll tell u when it's up
ReplyDeleteElijah
Great job on a playline Ken. Congratulations, Doctor Muff, on your success.
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit on Trichelle, too. Those are neat jeans.
Thanks, D7ana. Trichelle is wearing one of the Ken tuxes without the jacket. I cant remember if it's the one with the pink or silver jacket though. Most of my girls wear Ken jeans.
DeleteWhat a great Job! You and your tool are so brave. Maybe one day I will be to but for now I will just marvel at your work.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ms. Leo. My tool says thanks too, lol!
DeleteAmazing! I don't have the nerves to do that. I can barely use a screwdriver. Lol! Greet work!
ReplyDeleteGeorgia Girl I always have a fear of hurting myself when I whip out any tools and 9 times out of 10 I do end up with some kind of silly injury. That's what Hello Kitty bandaids are for, I guess, lol.
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