LEGO Minifig Key Chain Removal
Intro: LEGO Minifig Key Chain Removal
I recently went to the LEGO Store to buy a Star Wars C3PO minifig, but he was only available in large kits and I couldn't buy him separately. I was told that they had the astromech in keychain form, but you can't remove the head or the legs. Not to be denied the driod I was looking for, I bought him and decided to try and remove the key chain myself. A little Internet searching revealed that many people have had this exact same problem, here's how I solved it.
Removing the key chain from your LEGO minifig is easy. After, you'll be able to switch out heads or add your favourite hat. All that's left is a small opening where the friction fit pin was; this small opening can be filled in with coloured putty or some other type of filler and painted to match.
brute force method:
cutting method:
soldering iron method:
I hope this helps you transform your keychain minifig into a playable addition to your LEGO set. Remember to show off your completed key chain removal minifigs in the comments below!
Have fun!
Removing the key chain from your LEGO minifig is easy. After, you'll be able to switch out heads or add your favourite hat. All that's left is a small opening where the friction fit pin was; this small opening can be filled in with coloured putty or some other type of filler and painted to match.
brute force method:
- paperclip
- pliers
- cloth
cutting method:
- heavy cutters / rotary tool
soldering iron method:
- soldering iron
I hope this helps you transform your keychain minifig into a playable addition to your LEGO set. Remember to show off your completed key chain removal minifigs in the comments below!
Have fun!
8 Comments
Peltaclass7 8 months ago
hamzazouk 1 year ago
ElijahP2 8 years ago
qirien 9 years ago
Thanks for the instructions! We used the brute force method, but it works much better if you use a hairdryer to heat up the pin and soften the plastic.
freetree123 10 years ago
barista 10 years ago
SHIFT! 10 years ago
Penolopy Bulnick 10 years ago