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When a minifigure is new, the joints where its legs joins its hips is relatively stiff. However, when a minifig gets old and has been used a lot, this joint can get very loose leaving its legs very floppy. Why does this happen? Is there a risk-free way to re-tighten this joint?

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Older minifig legs had looser joints, since then minifigs have been stiffened so legs will stay in place when moved. – Ambo100♦ Dec 21 '11 at 22:22
@Ambo100: When did LEGO make the change? I have a minifig on my keychain, and his legs are really floppy. I don't think I've had him more than a couple of years. – Kramii Dec 21 '11 at 22:44
@Kramii if it's a keychain there's a good chance it's been made in china - check if there are rectangular cutouts under the arms. Plus, keychains are partially glued anyway, so just glue the legs as well. – Joubarc♦ Dec 22 '11 at 5:55
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@LarsTech I think that should be posted as an answer now that it has 4 votes... – daviesgeek Dec 22 '11 at 7:00
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I would try pulling off the legs and dropping a tiny, tiny amount of plastic glue on the hinge, smooth it out and let it dry, then put the leg back on. It should provide enough friction to the leg again so they aren't so loose.

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