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TL;DR Could someone see if there is a head with a visor/goggles like those in the lower portion of the picture that will show black through the clone helmet on the top portion?
>remember how I would make my own LEGO decals with the sticky part of a white post it note as a kid
>think of applying the same concept to the clone helmet
>tape piece of black paper inside helmet
>head won’t fit in all the way due to the tape layered over paper
>use single layer of sharpied masking tape in helmet
>it’s tight, but the head fits
>it’s fits so well it can’t be removed
>put tape around figures neck for additional clutch
>it’s not enough
>soak head and helmet in hot water
>still can’t remove it
>carve piece of wood to fit into head
>the wood doesn’t work
>needs more clutch
>dig through parts bin and find plastic rod
>slightly too big for neck hole
>carve around end of rod so that it’s ever so slightly tapered
>cramrodintohole.jpg
>horrible creaking and squeaking ensues
>continue to push
>I now have rod and helmet stuck to the head
>pull as hard as possible, something has to give, right?
>helmet comes off
>rod is now really stuck
>head has condensed due to cooling off
>boil water
>submerge head on rod
>run to workbench
>clamp rod in vice
>pull on head with rubber jar opener
>Excalibur.jpg
>workbench that vice is affixed to lifts up
>continue yanking
>head finally comes off rod
>head and helmet are sweared in tape residue and permanent marker
>use cotton swabs, a toothpick, and rubbing alcohol to clean them as best I can
>younger sibling asks if they can drink the alcohol
This how I spent my Friday night.
