u/JCFromFacebook

Hey all! I just recorded my first high quality collectors figure and I’m super hyped about it. Been a fanboy of Rurouni Kenshin since I was a kid. But I’m stumped on how to swap out the arms. They separate at the forearm/elbow and there’s a small socket in the forearm where I assume a ball joint sits. But it is IN there. No matter what I try it won’t budge. I even tried using a blow dryer on the lowest setting on the elbow area.
So am I just being a wuss and not trying hard enough? Or is there a trick I’m not aware of?
Any ideas are greatly recommended! Thanks!