Dear Toy Polloi, I was a star wars FANATIC, and until your channel I didn't even know this one existed!!! I fantasized about this, and cloud city in kenner form...
Standing Ovation. THIS toy right here is my holy grail. And to get 1 built, you are spot on. You almost have to sell your first born for that Laser gun attachment arm.
This was one of the few playsets I wasn't that interested in as a child. It never seemed like a Star Destroyer to me, but as an adult I can appreciate the design choices made.
Same here. As a kid, I was like, "How is that a Star Destroyer?! To be honest, I'm still a bit unimpressed by it! The meditation chamber is alright though, I suppose.
I think what this set needs is your Kenner Death Star treatment. The outside of the base could use some graphics to give it a more Star Destroyer exterior look. I also think those two openings in the blue back panel need something to fill them in.
In addition to filing the plastic clip holding it together, you can also put some wax on them for lubrication to reduce friction that may cause the brittle plastic to break. I use a little chapstick lip balm on the plastic parts that rub against each other, and that helps a lot!
Still need this one for my collection I hope to track it down one day . This was a great video and I know the 2 pieces that are frequently missing to look out for . Glad to see this in your collection .
Who does your intro videos? They're always brilliant and 100% faithful to what they're emulating. I've never seen the Sapphire and Steel intro look so clean!
Nice work! I wish I had known you needed some photos and measurements. Mine is pretty much apart in the box and I could have given you the specs you needed. I have to say that this was one of my least favorite playsets. I bought it using birthday money and was really looking for a snowspeeder, but Sears was out of them and they had this in stock. Darth Vader's chamber never moved up and down smoothly, the secret door would continuously pop open, and the gun would always fall off when you would try to use it.
Wow! 😲 can you imagine if they done extra parts for this, like a shuttle bay, Vader’s chambers, Emperor ‘s throne room 🤔 with 3D printers now I’m surprised nobody has done it by now
It was always strange how the laser cannon was molded around the Falcon's quad lasers. It's nice to see some appreciation for this set, as it often gets some flak. I mean, it was solid plastic set, no cardboard pieces that kids would destroy in week. And Kenner at least tried to make the environment where Vader spends so much time in ESB.
That’s great, I got one in a haul from a while ago but it’s missing the hologram and the gun clip. But it’s still great for display. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks Dave, great restoration, I picked one up cheap about 2 years ago. Missing the battery cap, hologram and clip though. Makes a good display piece though. Cheers Ant 👍😊
Hi Dave, great video! I am just about to complete mine... the only thing I'm missing is that white clip where the front landing strut is supposed to slide in (at 22'00" in this video)... the hunt is on!
My brother and I both had one of these, and both of them are still up the loft with all the pieces...but this is the first time I've heard anything about a clip to hold the hologram. Mind you, i only found out last year that it was supposed to be a hologram! Spent 30 years not knowing what the hell it was.
I was wondering. Can I use white spirit to wash plastic models? Or is lighter fluid better, or is there something else I can use when warm water not is enough to take the more harder spots off.
Those bulbs are Mazda miniature bulbs No. PR6... I found a set on ebay in the vintage flashlight search. Let me know if you'd like them. I'll get them and send them to you.
When making clips and things with right angles out of styrene, have you ever tried cutting a V grove, heating the styrene and bending the piece instead of cutting the pieces and then gluing them back together?
Does anyone know the Canadian equivalent of the ema plastic weld? I have been using gorilla glue and it just does not hold. I cannot find anything here that does the job like he is showing in this video.
Is it easy to get the set apart once put together? Mine is complete but want to dismantle and put back in the box but seems really difficult and dont want to break anything. Cheers
It's not the easiest. That's why I made some changes to mine so it would come apart easier. Just got very slow with it and you 'should' be fine. I hope.
I recently worked on restoring one of these.I was able to make the white section inside of the chamber with a pvc fitting.I also managed to make the red chamber screen and the larger hologram piece out of red acrylic.Still trying to fix the torch part.I refuse to pay $75 dollars on ebay for a bulb holder.
I never really 'got' this set. I did find one, years ago, at a car boot sale, and I intended to use it to recreate the 'Bounty Hunter' scene, but it's not big enough. It sat in a box for ages, and eventually, I used the top piece to make a model spacecraft with. The rest? I have a nasty suspicion that it was the recycling bin.
I've too much TMNT playsets in my mind, because seeing those doors makes me wonder if there's some way to connect this set to the Death Star one for some-mega playset. But I doubt it. I remember someone on eBay a few years back made a custom Star Destroyer Bridge playset. I so regret not picking one of those up. I doubt Hasbro will ever make one.
I have added a PDF of the sticker sheet to toypolloi.com Download them here: www.toypolloi.com/index.php/shop/star-wars/product/132-vintage-star-wars-star-destroyer-decals-pdf-free
Great video Pollol just got one of these. My problem was with the back blue panel but I'll try the filing technique and get back to you🙋🏻♂️😀👍 MtfbwU Always
In Germany we know the Bulbs under the name "P13.5s", they can be bought everywhere cheaply, 3Volts is the usual voltage. I can't believe, that they are difficult to find in GB with onlineshopping. They only cost 2-3€.
If you are looking for a replacement light bulb, you can also use the same light bulbs which are used in the vintage at at. These lightbulbs are sold on eBay when you search for :"at at replacement light bulb" what I did, was looking at the picture of the bulbs there, and write down the serial number shown on the bulbs, turns out, that you can still by the same old lamps, in sets of ten, at your local electronical store
I agree it would be fun. But I like to keep my videos so 99% of people feel they can have a go. 3D printers are still out of a lot of people's budget. Although saying that, there are a couple of 3d print parts in future videos.
@@toypolloi That’s great, I think similar to what Mighty Jabbas doing where he 3d prints figures could help make customs like a 3d printed and customized Kenner style Mandalorian figure or rocket firing Boba Fett, and replacement weapons
I restored mine last april, I ended up having to design 3d printable replacements of the hologram clip and the white bulb holder (both up on thingiverse) as there was no way I was paying £40+ for the hologram clip and as for the white bulb bit, I never managed to find one of them in the wild at all. For the bulb I found the easiest option was to get the same one as the AT-AT as it has the skirt on it (£3.45 on eBay search atat bulb)
I know they tried but this really is a bad playset....looks nothing like a star destroyer. I guess they did what they could but when did they hang characters from the ceiling at all in starwars? Wampa cave?
Love the new Sapphire & Steel style intro
Dear Toy Polloi, I was a star wars FANATIC, and until your channel I didn't even know this one existed!!! I fantasized about this, and cloud city in kenner form...
Standing Ovation.
THIS toy right here is my holy grail. And to get 1 built, you are spot on. You almost have to sell your first born for that Laser gun attachment arm.
Great "do whatever you want" tutorial!
This was one of the few playsets I wasn't that interested in as a child. It never seemed like a Star Destroyer to me, but as an adult I can appreciate the design choices made.
Same here. As a kid, I was like, "How is that a Star Destroyer?! To be honest, I'm still a bit unimpressed by it! The meditation chamber is alright though, I suppose.
My kids now think I'm crazy because I've been watching these restoration videos for hours, great work as always! Can't wait to see what comes next
Ahhh, the cycle is complete! First, your parents thinking you're insane, now your children!!!
@@gjbeaudry1484 lmao
@@gjbeaudry1484 lol
I think what this set needs is your Kenner Death Star treatment. The outside of the base could use some graphics to give it a more Star Destroyer exterior look. I also think those two openings in the blue back panel need something to fill them in.
Man, I can't tell you how much I love your channel. Thank you for showing me how to give my old toys new life
Holographic display of power
I had this as a lad! Sure brings back some memories!!
One of the holy grails of my childhood. Always circled it in the Argos catalogue for Christmas.
Just found this video. THE INRO IS INCREDIBLE! I love it.
Thanks 👍
You can often find unusual light bulbs like that at model railway suppliers
Mate,I'm fixing stuff now.love your videos
I will say it again your a toy genius Mr toy-polloi
Thank you!
I'm going to be making that clip!
I can seee kids back then: It looks bigger in the movie. Great restoration Dave.
In addition to filing the plastic clip holding it together, you can also put some wax on them for lubrication to reduce friction that may cause the brittle plastic to break. I use a little chapstick lip balm on the plastic parts that rub against each other, and that helps a lot!
Had this item as a kid and luved playing with it!!
It’s definitely not very screen accurate, but I always thought this was a cool playset/vehicle. Great restoration, Dave! Cheers!
The master at work!
You have some serious Jedi Speed.
Still need this one for my collection I hope to track it down one day . This was a great video and I know the 2 pieces that are frequently missing to look out for . Glad to see this in your collection .
Good work TP
Great video. A lot of parts and pieces. I always thought this playset was really detailed and cool. It combined many different moments into one.
Very nifty video! I knew OF this playset, but I've never actually seen one complete and up-close before. Thank you!
Who does your intro videos? They're always brilliant and 100% faithful to what they're emulating. I've never seen the Sapphire and Steel intro look so clean!
I make them :D Thanks.
@@toypolloi its very good, captures the feel and tone of your excellent channel perfectly! 👌
I bought this about a year ago I love this thing! It is my base for my small Imperial Army.
Nice work! I wish I had known you needed some photos and measurements. Mine is pretty much apart in the box and I could have given you the specs you needed. I have to say that this was one of my least favorite playsets. I bought it using birthday money and was really looking for a snowspeeder, but Sears was out of them and they had this in stock. Darth Vader's chamber never moved up and down smoothly, the secret door would continuously pop open, and the gun would always fall off when you would try to use it.
Thanks Dave
Always enjoy your videos.
Take care
Wow! 😲 can you imagine if they done extra parts for this, like a shuttle bay, Vader’s chambers, Emperor ‘s throne room 🤔 with 3D printers now I’m surprised nobody has done it by now
Great restoration! I tried it a few years ago but was not successful with the light. After seeing your video I may have an idea to fix it. Thanks:-)
Never had this one. Had no idea it had so many parts and pieces.
Correction...so many bits and bobs not parts and pieces 🙂
I had this as a kid... used to do the bounty hunter lineup from Empire with it. Great vid!
It was always strange how the laser cannon was molded around the Falcon's quad lasers.
It's nice to see some appreciation for this set, as it often gets some flak. I mean, it was solid plastic set, no cardboard pieces that kids would destroy in week. And Kenner at least tried to make the environment where Vader spends so much time in ESB.
Great work bro...
That’s great, I got one in a haul from a while ago but it’s missing the hologram and the gun clip. But it’s still great for display. Thanks for the tips!
Great review! I’ve always been intrigued by this playset :)
Got one recently! I love it! ❤
Great to hear!
I remember the bulb had a metal lip going round it so it sat in place. the button to switch it on was always really stiff.
Great video. Really enjoyed this
Cool playset and restoration project!
so entertaining keep it up love the vids!
I have this and its working. The light is nice and bright. I just dont have any vintage kenner figures lol. So it looks bare.
Did you get the lightbulb feature working? Or did I miss seeing you show it light up Vader inside the chamber?
Looks like he couldn’t find the right replacement bulb in time for the video. Maybe in a follow up video.
Thanks Dave, great restoration, I picked one up cheap about 2 years ago. Missing the battery cap, hologram and clip though. Makes a good display piece though. Cheers Ant 👍😊
Hi Dave, great video! I am just about to complete mine... the only thing I'm missing is that white clip where the front landing strut is supposed to slide in (at 22'00" in this video)... the hunt is on!
Wow good gob cool I love your videos
*"Hello There! Always a very delightful experience!"*
Fanta fruit twist 600ml bottle is the perfect plastic for the window of vaders chamber.
Great tip. Thanks.
The bulb is the same item used in late 1970s bicycle lamps made by Ever Ready if that's any help...
Great fabricated part. Does anyone know if Tamiyas extra thin cement is as strong as the plastic weld used here?
Cool
My brother and I both had one of these, and both of them are still up the loft with all the pieces...but this is the first time I've heard anything about a clip to hold the hologram. Mind you, i only found out last year that it was supposed to be a hologram! Spent 30 years not knowing what the hell it was.
Is it a restoration, or is it a repair?
Either way, it's another fantastic job by Dave for Toy Polloi!
It's a restopairation 😅
How dare you use spare parts to make a toy continuously enjoyable!!!! Lol, I'm kidding. Another good one, mate!
I was wondering. Can I use white spirit to wash plastic models? Or is lighter fluid better, or is there something else I can use when warm water not is enough to take the more harder spots off.
White spirit will damage the plastic. Cheers
Hi I know that's it 3 years since you made this video but Amazon sells all kinds of these bulbs now even led ones. Would be a good upgrade
Fantastic video. Glass fibre contact cleaner?! Never heard of it.
I would be interested in the extra parts after I figure out fully what in missing.
Those bulbs are Mazda miniature bulbs No. PR6... I found a set on ebay in the vintage flashlight search. Let me know if you'd like them. I'll get them and send them to you.
if I remember correctly, it is a P13.5S base
PR3 is 3.5v .5a & PR6 is 2.5v .3A
Eiko 40086 - PR13 Miniature Automotive Light Bulb, is an a bulb I used one one of my old toys. It looks close to what you have.
PR2 or PR3 bulbs might be closer in voltage, the PR13 is almost 5 volts
When making clips and things with right angles out of styrene, have you ever tried cutting a V grove, heating the styrene and bending the piece instead of cutting the pieces and then gluing them back together?
Any reason not to 3d-print these kinds of things tho? If you don’t have a printer just ask a friend who does :)
Great video, i have a complete star destroyer if you need any measurements let me know.
Does anyone know the Canadian equivalent of the ema plastic weld? I have been using gorilla glue and it just does not hold. I cannot find anything here that does the job like he is showing in this video.
Is it easy to get the set apart once put together? Mine is complete but want to dismantle and put back in the box but seems really difficult and dont want to break anything. Cheers
It's not the easiest. That's why I made some changes to mine so it would come apart easier. Just got very slow with it and you 'should' be fine. I hope.
@@toypolloi Thanks for reply, i will take it slow
What does the hologram look like when you put the light on?
The same as without the light on. The light barely lights up Darth Vader’s chamber.
@@toypolloi so the light doesn’t make the hologram work? Such a strange toy, Darth Vader just looking at a strip of translucent orange plastic!
I recently worked on restoring one of these.I was able to make the white section inside of the chamber with a pvc fitting.I also managed to make the red chamber screen and the larger hologram piece out of red acrylic.Still trying to fix the torch part.I refuse to pay $75 dollars on ebay for a bulb holder.
I have that, but the light doesn't work, do you know how I can fix that?
Replace the bulb.
@@toypolloi The problem seems to be dirty contacts, but I can't figure out how to get in there to clean them well, since the tube doesn't come apart
Use the cleaning tool I show in this video. It's quite long and you should be able to reach the ones at the far end.
I never really 'got' this set. I did find one, years ago, at a car boot sale, and I intended to use it to recreate the 'Bounty Hunter' scene, but it's not big enough. It sat in a box for ages, and eventually, I used the top piece to make a model spacecraft with. The rest? I have a nasty suspicion that it was the recycling bin.
I've too much TMNT playsets in my mind, because seeing those doors makes me wonder if there's some way to connect this set to the Death Star one for some-mega playset. But I doubt it. I remember someone on eBay a few years back made a custom Star Destroyer Bridge playset. I so regret not picking one of those up. I doubt Hasbro will ever make one.
i just got a millenium falcon of ebay for 30 dollars and a bunch of parts are missing and broken do you have a restoration video for that?
Yes. Loads on the falcon. Just search Toy Polloi Millennium falcon and they will come up.
I have added a PDF of the sticker sheet to toypolloi.com Download them here: www.toypolloi.com/index.php/shop/star-wars/product/132-vintage-star-wars-star-destroyer-decals-pdf-free
Great video Pollol just got one of these. My problem was with the back blue panel but I'll try the filing technique and get back to you🙋🏻♂️😀👍 MtfbwU Always
In Germany we know the Bulbs under the name "P13.5s", they can be bought everywhere cheaply, 3Volts is the usual voltage. I can't believe, that they are difficult to find in GB with onlineshopping. They only cost 2-3€.
Not now they won't. More likely cost €15 in postage alone.
Just one look in eBay...
If you are looking for a replacement light bulb, you can also use the same light bulbs which are used in the vintage at at. These lightbulbs are sold on eBay when you search for :"at at replacement light bulb" what I did, was looking at the picture of the bulbs there, and write down the serial number shown on the bulbs, turns out, that you can still by the same old lamps, in sets of ten, at your local electronical store
Dont hear about this toy much. The final outcome is great.
Honest question! Does hot soapy water makes a more significant difference than cold water? BTW love your videos, greetings from Nicaragua, mate!
Soap works best in hot water. It dissolves grease and dirt. Just like if you wash your hands, that should always be with hot water.
There’s also a model of the hologram clip over on Thingiverse if you know someone with a 3D printer.
I think you should get a 3D printer if you don’t have one, maybe a filament or resin printer would be useful for your restorations.
I agree it would be fun. But I like to keep my videos so 99% of people feel they can have a go. 3D printers are still out of a lot of people's budget. Although saying that, there are a couple of 3d print parts in future videos.
@@toypolloi That’s great, I think similar to what Mighty Jabbas doing where he 3d prints figures could help make customs like a 3d printed and customized Kenner style Mandalorian figure or rocket firing Boba Fett, and replacement weapons
I still have mine. But the window cracked on Vader’s chamber
I have 5-6 extra bulbs that fit.
I restored mine last april, I ended up having to design 3d printable replacements of the hologram clip and the white bulb holder (both up on thingiverse) as there was no way I was paying £40+ for the hologram clip and as for the white bulb bit, I never managed to find one of them in the wild at all.
For the bulb I found the easiest option was to get the same one as the AT-AT as it has the skirt on it (£3.45 on eBay search atat bulb)
Was this a US only toy? I have no memory of it in the UK 🤔
@@piero_75 My Tesco was rubbish 😕🤣 they only ever has Skout Wallers in stock.
I didn't knew that play set existed, it wasn't sold in México
Can you tell us where on eBay exactly or what to type on eBay for us US buyers please thank you
Try a 3 volt bulb with flanged bayonet base (PR6 bulb)
My graal !!!
do you mean a door stop?
For a moment I thought I was watching Sapphire & Steel.
"Trans-Atlantic substitutes may not be used if there are cracks."
I got this for Christmas. Worst Star Wars playset? Pretty much.
*Looks around for Eddie Munster*
Hi. This says it is a PR-2 bulb. www.12back.com/playsets/destroyer-inst4.gif they do look the same if you search for them.
Got a complete one and a another missing a couple parts. Not a great play set IMO. Great vid though!
20:52 "basically this is removing toxic Star Wars fans"
that part could be made 10 mins in blender and a 3d printer
Probably. But where is the fun in that?
3d modelling and printing is tons of fun. And would be a fantastic way of sharing spare parts.
repaint it now
I know they tried but this really is a bad playset....looks nothing like a star destroyer. I guess they did what they could but when did they hang characters from the ceiling at all in starwars? Wampa cave?
I would not be able to identify this playset as a star destroyer to be honest. Weird design.
@.o
One of the worst play sets ever