Dave, if you’re pleased with how you fixed Tomax and Xamot, we are even happier to see another great restoration video from you especially when it comes to Gi.Joes. Man, you make it look so easy and effortlessly. Now I know what to use for my vintage motu Roboto’s legs. It needs some care and restoration. Thank you ToyPolloi!!
Absolutely phenomenal job. You are definitely quite the mixologist. The way you match those colors is nothing short of amazing. You never cease to amaze me.
I know! I recently had a figure break a T-hook, a problem I hadn't encountered before. So I Very carefully took the legs apart and waited while some new hooks were in the post. The whole time the figure lay in parts, but after I slowly put him back together he became whole again I felt a good sense of accomplishment. He's now back in his proper place on the shelf, standing tall.
A great result and now these guys are looking really sharp! Also appreciate the on-screen injury (with slo-mo replay) to bring an element of jeopardy into the process! Thanks for the video Dave! 👍🐵
On the leg, arm post I also use glue like the head post, and it works great and use water transfer decals then hit it with a clear coat. Looks original
Those are probably the best eyes and eyebrows that you've done, Dave! I think you're finally getting the confidence you need to do such details. Confidence is truly the key to that sort of thing. It's easy to let dread of making a mistake psych you out, but you nailed the details on both figures! Good job!
A couple years ago my dad dug a new garden and found my tomax & xamot buried in the backyard for almost 40 years. They were a little more beat up then the ones you got there.
Those look AMAZING! These paint touchups are some of my favorite content. It's like watching those lawn transformations, lol. The stickers looked REALLY nice, too. They made an immediately noticeable difference on figures that already looked GREAT. I remember being really impressed with your skyhook in that video too. It does look MUCH better than the original. Great job! Thanks for sharing!!
Somewhere in this mess of a house, I still have all my original Joes and Cobras. Somewhere. Mine were never in such shabby shape, although I'd hate to get a look at them since they've been stored in a box for at least the last 20 years.
Great video. I’d recommend applying the clear coat over the cobra symbols to further add protection and stability to it. Ferrari does it on the stripe on their f430 model. That stripe down the center is a sticker with clear coat applied
These figures turned out extremely well. When it comes to the logos, Have you ever considered using waterslide logos, then sealing them in with the clear coat? I've seen some guys do that with hot wheels and I'm curious if that would work on figures.
I've used waterslide decals on some projects. The problem is how do you print them. I don't know of a home printer that can print white or silver? Like the logos on these guys.
Good job as always. The main thing about GI Joe (and other figures from this time period) weren’t really painted that well to begin with, especially small touches like eyes and eyebrows.
Hi, I don't but I'm happy to offer advice on how to repair things yourself. I think I've covered most repairs now in the channel even if they are for the exact toy you are working on. Feel free to DM me. Cheers
You should translate your channel to Spanish, that takes alot of time of course but I feel like people of all nationalities should see your toy repair videos, they're great. It's great content I've been entertained by your ingenuity since about the age of 10-11. I'm 19 now and I always come back to tune in and watch to see how much you've been up to since I last watched. You're highly creative and I find your photo shopping skills to be super impressive.
Thanks. I know TH-cam has an auto translate option which I often use when watching channels not in English. It's not great but does and OK job. Otherwise I wouldn't know how to go about it, or have the time. Just running this channel on my own takes a lot of work as it is. Cheers Dave
Dave, if you’re pleased with how you fixed Tomax and Xamot, we are even happier to see another great restoration video from you especially when it comes to Gi.Joes. Man, you make it look so easy and effortlessly. Now I know what to use for my vintage motu Roboto’s legs. It needs some care and restoration. Thank you ToyPolloi!!
Thanks again!
Absolutely phenomenal job. You are definitely quite the mixologist. The way you match those colors is nothing short of amazing. You never cease to amaze me.
Thanks
@toypolloi no problem. I love that you give these toys a second chance. Glad to help
Man, watching those disparate pieces come back together to become figures again was SATISFYING. Brilliant restoration, Dave.
Thanks 👍
I know! I recently had a figure break a T-hook, a problem I hadn't encountered before. So I Very carefully took the legs apart and waited while some new hooks were in the post. The whole time the figure lay in parts, but after I slowly put him back together he became whole again I felt a good sense of accomplishment. He's now back in his proper place on the shelf, standing tall.
Really goes to show you that a figure is never too far gone to fix.
A great result and now these guys are looking really sharp!
Also appreciate the on-screen injury (with slo-mo replay) to bring an element of jeopardy into the process! Thanks for the video Dave!
👍🐵
On the leg, arm post I also use glue like the head post, and it works great and use water transfer decals then hit it with a clear coat. Looks original
Fantastic restoration job, Dave. Looks great!
Thank you! Cheers!
Phenomenal job!!!
Appreciate the tips for loose joints👍🏼
Happy to help!
Those are probably the best eyes and eyebrows that you've done, Dave! I think you're finally getting the confidence you need to do such details. Confidence is truly the key to that sort of thing. It's easy to let dread of making a mistake psych you out, but you nailed the details on both figures! Good job!
My knees are really stiff and painful. Have I got too much PTFE tape on them?
That or super glue 🤣
A couple years ago my dad dug a new garden and found my tomax & xamot buried in the backyard for almost 40 years. They were a little more beat up then the ones you got there.
Great work! They look awesome! Yo Joe and Cooobrrraaaaa!
Thanks a bunch!
Fantastic work Dave!! Happy cobra convergence!
Thanks! You too!
I am always amazed at what paint, repairs and patience can achieve. Those really came out great!
Thank you! Cheers! These ended up looking great.
Really great restoration there. 👏👏👏
Thank you! Cheers!
What about the scar on Xamot on his cheek?
Yeah, that's a glaring omission, & also my only (very minor) gripe with this
Dave did a phenomenal job as always!
@@seanmcgrath3826 This is the alternate universe version. Only fans of the show Fringe will get this reference.
Excellemt job on these bad boys Dave!
How you color match is astounding. How did you figure to mix the violet in with the brown? I would've never thought about that.
Thanks. You just have to look at what colour you need to get to. After a while you get a feel for what will work.
Those look AMAZING! These paint touchups are some of my favorite content. It's like watching those lawn transformations, lol. The stickers looked REALLY nice, too. They made an immediately noticeable difference on figures that already looked GREAT.
I remember being really impressed with your skyhook in that video too. It does look MUCH better than the original. Great job! Thanks for sharing!!
Great job Dave!
Toy Polloi at his best!
Thanks Ken. Looking forward to your video later.
Super impressed 😮
Awesome restoration! Your work is incredible!
Thank you very much!
Hey Dave
I did not know I was missing Actionman, until tonight. 😎
As always, Thank you and please take care😊
I'd use Pledge floor wax on the loose joints. It's what I use on my Buck Rogers loose joints. They can stand up and you can move their joints.
Epic Restoration, Dave! Good to see you are willing to bleed for the cause!!😳🤣👍
Oh yes
Haha, I literally exclaimed "I had these guys!" As I clicked on the video.
Amazing work my friend excellent project for CC8 Cobra!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Yojoe! Very well done.
Somewhere in this mess of a house, I still have all my original Joes and Cobras. Somewhere. Mine were never in such shabby shape, although I'd hate to get a look at them since they've been stored in a box for at least the last 20 years.
I like the new track
Great video. I’d recommend applying the clear coat over the cobra symbols to further add protection and stability to it. Ferrari does it on the stripe on their f430 model. That stripe down the center is a sticker with clear coat applied
Thanks for the info
When you say they are in a sorry state just think of how much fun their owner had with them!
Oh totally. They have seen plenty of action which is great.
On that sticker, would it have been a good idea to put it on & then spray the clear coat?
Great restoration. Cobra Convergence just isn't the same without Hooded CoCo and Form B. :(
I have both tomax and xamot
What about Xamot’s face scar?
Haha I checked the comments first because I'm not done with the video yet
🙂
Can you do a few custom figures on your channel, custom paint jobs and mashing different parts together. I’d like to see you do something like this. 🤩
These figures turned out extremely well. When it comes to the logos, Have you ever considered using waterslide logos, then sealing them in with the clear coat? I've seen some guys do that with hot wheels and I'm curious if that would work on figures.
I've used waterslide decals on some projects. The problem is how do you print them. I don't know of a home printer that can print white or silver? Like the logos on these guys.
Good job as always. The main thing about GI Joe (and other figures from this time period) weren’t really painted that well to begin with, especially small touches like eyes and eyebrows.
Cant tell you how many times I too have stabbed myself in the finger with a screwdriver taking those figures apart. LOL
It's a risk of the process with all toys. Ouch
@@toypolloi I have sliced the top of my knuckles off with Xacto scalpels while customizing figures. Ouch indeed! 😆
have you ever found a string that matches the original ARAH strings?
Have you tried to mask figure and spray paint cobra logo with tamplate insted of using stickers? Or maybe try to use tampon print?
Looks good, but you forgot 1 thing. Xamot has a face scar. :)
No LEGO was harmed in this video only Dave’s left index finger! Oh no hope that doesn’t get infected with Venom! 😂 3:22
Ouch! That screwdriver stick looks painful
It did sting a bit.
Hi I have a Gi Joe Defiant play-set that’s slightly damaged and needs general work do you do commissions to repair spruce up items I am in Birmingham
Hi, I don't but I'm happy to offer advice on how to repair things yourself. I think I've covered most repairs now in the channel even if they are for the exact toy you are working on. Feel free to DM me. Cheers
This is hands down the best GI Joe figure restoration I've ever seen. Superb work, Toy Polloi.
Wow, thanks!
Xamot is missing his scar, right cheek.
Better than new
Is it true bryan lower 😊said cobra convergence is over because he's giving up on GI joe ?
Did you remember Xamot's scar?
can you restore a Transformers g1 fortress maximus?
If only I had one!
You should translate your channel to Spanish, that takes alot of time of course but I feel like people of all nationalities should see your toy repair videos, they're great. It's great content I've been entertained by your ingenuity since about the age of 10-11. I'm 19 now and I always come back to tune in and watch to see how much you've been up to since I last watched. You're highly creative and I find your photo shopping skills to be super impressive.
Thanks. I know TH-cam has an auto translate option which I often use when watching channels not in English. It's not great but does and OK job. Otherwise I wouldn't know how to go about it, or have the time. Just running this channel on my own takes a lot of work as it is. Cheers Dave
Battle wounds are just part of the repair experience 🪛 Cooobra 🐍
Totally. They are proof you have tried, and failed 😎