Vintage 1970s MEGO Batman Figures Restoration Part 1 - Batman, Robin, Joker & Penguin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- I picked up four MEGO Batman figures a few weeks back. They're 40 plus years old and need some restoration.
In this first part, we examine each figure to determine what actually needs fixing and create a shopping list of parts.
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I always enjoy these MEGO figures. Also back in the day they had fun commercials for them!
Yeah, there's something about them plus there's so much variety!! 👍 To be honest, I don't remember the commercials, will have to look them up!! 😎
@@VintageToyRush They should be here on you tube. I remember the Batman, and Planet of the apes Mego commercials the most, fun stuff!
All the gear and some idea! Good job Dave!!
Ha! Thanks!! 🙏
Wow! I never knew these vintage Mego figures had joints!! Great looking set of figures and I'm looking forward to see your restoration on them!! cheers Dave!
Yeah they have pretty good articulation!! I'm looking forward to restoring them, just waiting on some parts from the US 😎 Cheers Shabby!! 👍
Enjoyed part 1 Dave👍👍👍 Such a great line. Great job so far. Love the edit.
Thanks Chris!! 🙏 Looking forward to restoring them, just waiting on some parts from the US 👍
“Get in ma belly!!!” 😂, brilliant! Really enjoyed this mate, looking forward to seeing progress with these guys.
Great use of clips to Dave. Enjoyed it as always pal 👍👌
Thanks Luke!! 🙏 Yeah, will keep this project going in the background, need to wait for some parts to arrive from the US 😎 Might have to store the clothing in a sealed box, it really is smokey!! Thanks for watching as always!! 👍
This was a great video Dave. What you have learn't to do well is jump cuts. Punching through slow sections is a more engaging video. I hope you don't mind a video critique as your content about restoring these is brilliant. The B-roll you chose is awesome! Great Video!
Thanks Mike!!! 🙏 No, I don't mind the critique at all - in fact, I didn't spend as much time editing this one as I'm trying to shorten how long I spend on videos while the views are relatively minimal 😎 I'm looking forward to getting into the restoration - thanks for watching!!! 👍
Yeah interesting all the different types, was fun for me researching all the revisions Mego has made over their 70s period. Nice one can get joint pins now from vendors, no need for metal screw fixes heh.
Definitely fun to learn about all this stuff. I've managed to find replacement pins and those screws are no longer. There will be the final part of the restoration coming soon 👍 Thanks for watching!!
They Looks cool
Check out the part 2 and part 3 videos where they are fully restored. They look awesome 👍
Great Job
Thanks! Part 2 was published a while back where I restore the clothing. Part 3 is currently on going where I'm fixing the bodies and completing the job. Sometimes it takes me ages to get back to a restoration 😂
Love Mego. Had Robin, spock and a planet of the apes soldier. I guess they were on sale back in the day 😆
They're great figures!! Never had a Planet of the Apes figure, they're iconic 👍 Thanks for watching!! 🙏
Actually I was staring at those two rocket punches all the way 😁 GB14 DX Daidenjin? haha! Good vid my friend! Looking forward to the next episode 😄
Ha!! Well spotted!! 😎 I thought they were gonna fit my Daltanias but I think you're correct! If you need them, let me know 👍 Thanks for watching!!! 🙏 I'm looking forward to restoring these figures!! 😀
@@VintageToyRush HaHa! Thanks for your kind offer but I already have the complete set 😄 However, you are extremely kind saying that! OK, now do the restoration~! haha! Cheers, D J
What a great video, Dave! I'd forgotten I had these when I was a kid until you showed them in the last video. This video brought back even more memories when I got a closer look at those oven mitts and those huge snaps to keep their soft goods clothing on. I can't wait to see them all finished! And by the way, love the CHiPs figure that's in the background!
Thanks Paul!! 🙏 Glad to bring back those memories!! I'm looking forward to restoring them, just waiting on some parts now - can only find them in the US 😎 Well spotted - I have Ponch, Jon and their motor bike 🤣 One day I should do a video on the Mego collection 👍
Cool clips and figures! :)
Thanks Tim!!! 🙏
Nice set of figures, although, it sounds like The Penguin needs to cut down on the cigarettes.
I had Superman & the larger Batman & Spider-Man who's also suffering from the common dodgy knee, be interesting to see how you sort it out.
Thanks!! 🙏 Yeah, the clothing really does smell of smoke!! The 12 inch versions I think have similar joints so should be fixable in the same way. I'm gonna purchase some replacement pins which hopefully should do the job!! 👍
Can't stand that smoke smell with old toys... it over powers everything!
Oven gloves 🤣 I thought Joker's arms were less 'fighting' and more 'aerobics' 🤣
Great video Dave, a great project ahead of you! I'm very much looking forward to part 2, it'll be interesting to see the 're-stringing' process!
If only YT had smell-o-vision - it's incredibly strong, so am really hoping I can remove it🤞 Funny how certain things become bigger than the toy - those gloves are infamous, but am glad they're original!! And yeah the fist fighting is more tub thumping 🤣 but I'm looking forward to restoring them, just waiting on some parts from the US 👍 Thanks for watching!! 🙏
why have you never filmed the second part, I,d love to see how they turned out
Don't worry, part 2 is in progress!! It just takes time to create these videos and I'm juggling a lot of stuff 👍 I also want to see them all restored 🤘
@@VintageToyRush aaaah right ok cool looking forward to seeing that ,many thanks
So much DC nudity. This video should come with a warning. Looking forward to seeing you restore these guys Dave🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Ah damn, I forgot the warning!! Sorry for any offence caused 🤣 I'm looking forward to restoring them 👍 Thanks Tez!! 🙏
When is part 2
I would like to say soon 🤣 but busy with all sorts - I have started on the restoration though 👍
They from Walmart
No, they're vintage! 🤘
Whay Branf of Paint and Brushes you use
Brushes - nothing expensive, I tend towards quantity rather than quality, anything from the local hobby shop. Paints - varies, typically Humbrol, Tamiya, Vallejo. Except for chrome paint where I'm more picky! I'm actually doing a 'Battle of the Chrome Paints' video soon! 👍 Thanks for all your comments! 🙏
Do you nake your own Sculpting tools
Time is limited, so I'll generally buy tools, although for toy restorations, you don't need that many 👍
Even Crime Fighters Must Eat. Especially You Robin, You're A Growing Boy And You Need Your Nutrition.
I am a little hungry 🤣
1:36 Cranky lol bet those figures cost you a lot
I got them as a bundle of four and given the condition the price was actually pretty good - I like to restore stuff so am always on the look out for projects 👍