How to fit Colorata Ueno Zoo figures into the base?

[RyujinGodOfTheSea]

So I recently received the Colorata Ueno Zoo set, and I love it... but the problem is is that I do not know how to attach the Siberian tiger, okapi, and reticulated giraffe into their bases. There are pegs in the bases and holes in the feet of the animals, but I cannot for the life of me wedge them in. Any ideas on how to do this?

[bmathison1972]

You could try putting the foot of the animal (or whatever part of the anatomy has the holes) briefly in warm/hot (not boiling) water and see if that helps. That's what I have to do with Bandai 'Diversity' figures.

[sbell]

The Ueno figures are an older set and definitely need some massaging in. Fortunately, they can handle a bit of flexing and pushing

[RyujinGodOfTheSea]

I'll try using a blow dryer.