I was checking about this awesome toy and now I see this, I remember having a speaker like this on my bmx back in the 80s. It had no microphone though, it was yellow and had exactly the same shape with the same siren sounds... Thank you for the nostalgia.
I am not a Joe collector, never really played with them as a kid, but with your video quality and the sheer size and legend of this toy I am really excited for this series!
I never thought I'd say this, but every now and then I'd stop listening because I was distracted by how good the video looks. It's like I'm in the room with you it's so clear.
Thankfully my microphone still works but I'm glad this video was made in case I need to repair it in the future also the yojoe outlet center is a great part of the vintage toy community and I'm glad to see the coopers getting recognized here on TH-cam thanks retroblasting !
It's very interesting to see you repairing this microphone because I had the USS Flagg in 1985 and it was the first thing that broke and I opened it and tried to fix it but at 7 years old it was too much complicate for me!
Great work, it shows you really do need to be multi skilled to restore toys of all kinds, all the best guys.Edit:Just seen the mic test at the end!! Just hysterical.
I had the Flagg as a kid. Still have it to this day just stored away. Complete but missing some pieces. I was an only child so had a lot of toys GI Joe, Transformers, He-Men, Mask,Go Bots, Marvel and DC superheroes.
Get yourself a cheap multimeter from an electronics shop. Using a multimeter to test the connections on a circuit board is much safer than throwing a battery in. Heatshrink is fine but I'd just get a suction tool to completely remove/replace the battery cable. Aside from having to unscrew the board it's cleaner and has less chance of coming loose. It doesn't require use of a heatgun either, which can damage the cable or even other components if accidentally set too high.
One of my cousins had the Flagg. I remember thinking as a kid the microphone on the bullhorn was pretty underwhelming and not loud enough. I'm sure his parents appreciated that at least.
As I'm in the process of cobbling one together, I've been looking forward to this restoration. The biggest issue I have is the cost of getting parts sent to the UK, given the size of some of the parts. I've managed to get hold of some these parts at reasonable prices, with reasonable shipping costs, only for them to arrive damaged. I will persevere!
Mike, one of the tricks I have learned and you may already know this, but the solution "Metal Rescue" is great for removing the rust on all metals (Screws and pieces) without damaging anything else. I have used it many times on my WWII rifles with rusty parts. But that being said, you may be surprised by the use for your restorations?
Oh boy, here... we... GO! =D I'm curious to know if the Flagg and Snake Mountain are the only playsets from the 80's that had a roleplay accessory included (which incidentally are both microphone types)
My best advice for soldering is: Don't use the iron to melt the solder. Use the iron to heat the parts to be joined, and let *them* melt the solder. That's the best way to ensure the whole area is at temperature, and avoid the dreaded cold solder joint.
You might extend out to youtubers 'The Ben Heck Show', '8-bit guy' and Techmoan. These guys are 80s aficionados, electronic experts and would love to help you out to fix this part.
question: would it be worth the effort to open the microphone and see if any of those contacts are corroded, try and clean them up? or is it the case where the box was designed not to open?
My Flagg microphone isn’t working. I don’t see anything obviously wrong. I am not sure what needs to be fixed. Is there anybody out there that refurb’s these?
Awesome. I never knew the Flagg came with a megaphone. It really adds play value to the toy.
I was checking about this awesome toy and now I see this, I remember having a speaker like this on my bmx back in the 80s. It had no microphone though, it was yellow and had exactly the same shape with the same siren sounds... Thank you for the nostalgia.
I am not a Joe collector, never really played with them as a kid, but with your video quality and the sheer size and legend of this toy I am really excited for this series!
I never thought I'd say this, but every now and then I'd stop listening because I was distracted by how good the video looks.
It's like I'm in the room with you it's so clear.
I'd guess most of these were lost when 80's parents "misplaced" or "accidentally dropped them down the stairs" back in the day.
Oh how I bet parents love to hear that microphone during playtime
Judging by those noises at the end, I imagine that this was the kind of toy parents hated.
Of course, those are the best kinds of toys.
Only the Megaphone part
Parents paid 100$ to be awaken at 6 on Saturday morning by this thing.
Thankfully my microphone still works but I'm glad this video was made in case I need to repair it in the future also the yojoe outlet center is a great part of the vintage toy community and I'm glad to see the coopers getting recognized here on TH-cam thanks retroblasting !
FullHD 60fps looks really great.
Love the new 60fps camera
It's very interesting to see you repairing this microphone because I had the USS Flagg in 1985 and it was the first thing that broke and I opened it and tried to fix it but at 7 years old it was too much complicate for me!
I'm glad I wasn't wearing headphones when you tested the siren out. :p
Great work, it shows you really do need to be multi skilled to restore toys of all kinds, all the best guys.Edit:Just seen the mic test at the end!! Just hysterical.
All hands on deck! Here comes the big one!
Been waiting for this restoration. The start is great and I can't wait for the next one!!
"Hey, wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world?" ... *triggers ship's klaxon*
Robert Catherwood or Michael pronouncing solder
@@zappbraniggan sodder?
As I remember it,the megaphone feature was always terrible even when brand new. I'm very excited for this restoration series.
Cool fix n update well needed it looked.
I had the Flagg as a kid. Still have it to this day just stored away. Complete but missing some pieces. I was an only child so had a lot of toys GI Joe, Transformers, He-Men, Mask,Go Bots, Marvel and DC superheroes.
Get yourself a cheap multimeter from an electronics shop. Using a multimeter to test the connections on a circuit board is much safer than throwing a battery in. Heatshrink is fine but I'd just get a suction tool to completely remove/replace the battery cable. Aside from having to unscrew the board it's cleaner and has less chance of coming loose. It doesn't require use of a heatgun either, which can damage the cable or even other components if accidentally set too high.
One of my cousins had the Flagg. I remember thinking as a kid the microphone on the bullhorn was pretty underwhelming and not loud enough. I'm sure his parents appreciated that at least.
Ace work so far Mike.
As I'm in the process of cobbling one together, I've been looking forward to this restoration.
The biggest issue I have is the cost of getting parts sent to the UK, given the size of some of the parts. I've managed to get hold of some these parts at reasonable prices, with reasonable shipping costs, only for them to arrive damaged.
I will persevere!
Many can be repaired
I always loved 9-volts because it’s easy to test them!
Now we wait for the review
Great as always!!Now waiting for a motu eternia repair..
Mike, one of the tricks I have learned and you may already know this, but the solution "Metal Rescue" is great for removing the rust on all metals (Screws and pieces) without damaging anything else. I have used it many times on my WWII rifles with rusty parts. But that being said, you may be surprised by the use for your restorations?
I think I'm realizing why the bullhorn is an oft-missing or broken piece....
Restoration is half the battle.
Very very clear hd picture!
I would imagine this part of the Flagg was often confiscated by parents.
Oh boy, here... we... GO! =D
I'm curious to know if the Flagg and Snake Mountain are the only playsets from the 80's that had a roleplay accessory included (which incidentally are both microphone types)
My best advice for soldering is: Don't use the iron to melt the solder. Use the iron to heat the parts to be joined, and let *them* melt the solder. That's the best way to ensure the whole area is at temperature, and avoid the dreaded cold solder joint.
+DataCab1e that's what we did.
I had a yellow bull horn exactly like that on my BMX
Me too! yellow! But it had no microphone, just the sounds, Am I correct?
1080 is looking good!
You rock, keep it up.
Another good solution for heat shrink would be to use a hairdryer
Lol, my dog hates the siren.
Wow. I am curious to see the final results.
Thabks for the yo joe source!
Also i bought your shirt
thanks much!
Those aren't generic sounds? :D Totally iconic G.I. Joe sound effects! :D And they're annoying! :D
Great video though!
Benjamin0119 I feel bad for the parents who had to hear this the day after Christmas
Raise the Flagg!
I never knew one kid that had this.
Was he the rich kid? It's just the size alone!
You might extend out to youtubers 'The Ben Heck Show', '8-bit guy' and Techmoan. These guys are 80s aficionados, electronic experts and would love to help you out to fix this part.
The BMX version does of have a different board but you can still use them for parts...I found a new on ebay for like $10 if I recall.
I have that same towel.
let's go back to DragonCon. I'm already ready again.
question: would it be worth the effort to open the microphone and see if any of those contacts are corroded, try and clean them up? or is it the case where the box was designed not to open?
YoJoOutlet = QUALITY
Can you soak a rusty board in vinegar?
My Flagg microphone isn’t working. I don’t see anything obviously wrong. I am not sure what needs to be fixed. Is there anybody out there that refurb’s these?
Also first!
I've never really cared about sound features.
Warning Warning This Is The Flag This Microphone Is Crap Repeat This Microphone Is Crap
I buy vintage thundercats toy
i never had one of them i mainly played with my mask and cops toys
Sodder? Do you even English? SOLDER!!!
Butchering the Engligh language since 1776...
@Ronin Patriot haha touché 😂