Switching out legs

Posted in Custom Workstation

Hello,

I've been trying my hand at a few customs lately in the 12" scale mainly using Marvel Icons as a base, but have never actually removed any body parts in a way I can use them later.

Is the boil & pop method the easiest for removing the legs of these guys (and if so, which joints should I be focusing on to remove them at? the ball-hip or the ball-leg joints), or am I better heating the joints up with a hair dryer and gently pulling them apart?

If it makes a difference, it's the Icons Iron Man legs I'm after.

Thanks.