I say score the underarm seam with an exacto. Then carefully cut up from the bottom of the torso to the armpit being very careful. EVERY figure I've done this with has popped open with zero problem. Then you simply glue it closed.

I've never used a hammer but careful cutting up the armpit seam works.

They key is using a new SHARP blade.

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