TrainDragon Posted December 12, 2021 This reindeer, the molded one included in the Elf Club House and Santa's Sleigh. It looks like two molded ABS pieces with a soft piece for the antlers. Has anyone managed to separate it back into two halves? I found this guide on how to split a horse in half. But since I only have one reindeer at the moment, I'm scared that I'll break it attempting what they've done with the horses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danth Posted December 12, 2021 I mean I always thought half a buck was 50 cents, but then again I'm in the States. 🤣 Alright alright I'm going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stebai Posted December 12, 2021 Hmm - Why would you want to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted December 12, 2021 34 minutes ago, stebai said: Hmm - Why would you want to? Probably to take the antlers out and hang them on some wall? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrainDragon Posted December 12, 2021 4 hours ago, JopieK said: Probably to take the antlers out and hang them on some wall? Hah Actually, I think there's probably enough room to hide a battery and LED inside his chest. So I could turn him into a Rudolph. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
williejm Posted December 13, 2021 This sounds horrific. Have to say, it’s always confused me that they didn’t just make the antlers a separate piece to attach though … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lion King Posted December 13, 2021 2 hours ago, williejm said: This sounds horrific. Have to say, it’s always confused me that they didn’t just make the antlers a separate piece to attach though … Agreed…. It sounds disturbing for me to imagine the way TrainDragon described. *shudders* Anyways, I have no answers to TrainDragon’s “how-to” quesiton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maple Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 8:27 AM, TrainDragon said: Hah Actually, I think there's probably enough room to hide a battery and LED inside his chest. So I could turn him into a Rudolph. Well they only cost $6USD, go operate on one and get back to us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrainDragon Posted December 14, 2021 That's the plan. I just ordered the Trans-Light Blue version to dissect. It's a little bit cheaper on Bricklink, plus I'm hoping that being able to see a little bit through the body might help in understanding how to take it apart without damaging the pieces... If it works, maybe I could even manage an antler transplant. Brown reindeer with blue antlers?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDW Posted December 14, 2021 Just give the reindeer to my kids. Will be broke in half in less then 5 minutes :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted December 14, 2021 A bandsaw with a thinner finer blade. Make a jig to hold the reindeer perfectly straight and use a fence on the bandsaw to guide the jig. A scroll saw. might work too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny1360 Posted December 14, 2021 Definitely don't use a Dremel tool, lol, it will heat up the plastic and melt it into little balls as you cut it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maple Posted December 15, 2021 21 hours ago, TrainDragon said: That's the plan. I just ordered the Trans-Light Blue version to dissect. It's a little bit cheaper on Bricklink, plus I'm hoping that being able to see a little bit through the body might help in understanding how to take it apart without damaging the pieces... If it works, maybe I could even manage an antler transplant. Brown reindeer with blue antlers?! You could always try to find a knock off reindeer. The knock off animals come split in half and you need to place them together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptkent Posted December 15, 2021 Use a lightsaber. Works on Tauntauns.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
