Menards Building Figures Removal

Hi, I've removed quite a few of the figures from my Menards structures. I don't know what kind of glue they used. It wasn't difficult at all, and if I can do it anyone can.

So Paul how did you do it?

thanks

Just pulled them up, Walt...wiggling a bit on the pull. Always a danger of the feet breaking off, however. Frankly, most of my Menards buildings have pieces coming off on their own, and it's a constant re-gluing process.

I have a related question...

Some of the Menards factory buildings are almost perfect for what I'm trying to add to my layout, but I don't necessarily want the lighted signs that come with them.   I want to build a chemical plant, and the Menards Tide factory would work nicely for a portion of it, but I don't want the lighted Tide sign.  I want to customize the plant with the names of the companies that I worked for, (or eliminate the lighted sign altogether).   Same question for the National Power and Light, or Sprecher buildings.

Has anyone been able to remove, modify, or maybe kitbash the lighted signs on these buildings?  I know that I could probably just paint over them, but I'm looking for some other options.  

Thanks for any suggestions (and photos if you have them).