Masterverse thigh stuck

Recently I was able to trick my Walmart into putting new stock on the pegs (I had to hide the 3 previous wave figures that have been shelf warming under some Star Wars product), but unfortunately I’ve come across a QC issue I’ve experienced once before.

Just like my Sy-Klone, the thigh cuts are stuck. They will twist a bit, but it’s clear the pegs are stuck and will shear off if I turn them further. Has anyone else seen this happen on their newer Masterverse figures? If so, does anyone have a safe way to fix this, or are we just going to have to live without that articulation joint?

Recently I was able to trick my Walmart into putting new stock on the pegs (I had to hide the 3 previous wave figures that have been shelf warming under some Star Wars product), but unfortunately I’ve come across a QC issue I’ve experienced once before.

Just like my Sy-Klone, the thigh cuts are stuck. They will twist a bit, but it’s clear the pegs are stuck and will shear off if I turn them further. Has anyone else seen this happen on their newer Masterverse figures? If so, does anyone have a safe way to fix this, or are we just going to have to live without that articulation joint?