1960s Masudaya GEMINI X-5 Space Ship Restoration

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  • @grunthostheflatulent2613
    @grunthostheflatulent2613 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +664

    I'm 63 and I had one of these, and it brought a tear to my eye seeing this.
    Thanks for the memories.

    • @tonycollazorappo
      @tonycollazorappo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Right, I know, I'm 63 as well.

    • @riodaser5908
      @riodaser5908 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Будьте здоровы сэр

    • @luizgonzaga2816
      @luizgonzaga2816 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      tenho 59 anos e estavo para escrever a mesma coisa , que coincidência !!!

    • @vedatakcakoca4792
      @vedatakcakoca4792 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I have too. in 1969 from Istanbul.

    • @vedatakcakoca4792
      @vedatakcakoca4792 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      whit fire Ston,Liht.

  • @Tmrfe0962
    @Tmrfe0962 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +354

    You made a 62 year old man smile seeing this, I don’t recall having seen this, but most certainly had toys of this ilk…thank you, well done.

    • @tonycollazorappo
      @tonycollazorappo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Same, I'm 63, I had a space toy named, Billy Blast Off. This kind of reminds me of it. I had many toys as a child, I can't remember them since it's been a long time ago, lol.

    • @sorengiver5049
      @sorengiver5049 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      64 here. I had one. I think😂

    • @dusty_gusty
      @dusty_gusty 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Man, why did the kids in the 50-90's have the best toys

    • @darkbulbs
      @darkbulbs 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      57 years old here and likewise

    • @ProfessorHoax
      @ProfessorHoax 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      66 and here.

  • @tomkingsley1929
    @tomkingsley1929 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +786

    The commitment to that paintwork was mind-blowing!!

    • @DavidPlass
      @DavidPlass 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      All those dots...

    • @rosellabill
      @rosellabill 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@DavidPlass I know. He probably just took at least two full days to make sure they were all done. And lined up right. He has such steady hands MAN. I love his personal enjoyment of his craft.

    • @GlennTillema
      @GlennTillema 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Yes, that was insane! For the first half of the video I wondered how he was going to restore the paint job and then it blew my mind once I saw his process.

    • @Soapfish
      @Soapfish 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      you said it!

    • @RockerfellerRothchild1776
      @RockerfellerRothchild1776 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@GlennTillemahe actually devalued the toy smh

  • @cedarcrapids1707
    @cedarcrapids1707 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +199

    i wish my mother had given me half of the care and attention that you have given this 1960s japanese space toy

    • @enriqueportalestapia4819
      @enriqueportalestapia4819 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Hugs for you ❤

    • @LilMissMurder3409
      @LilMissMurder3409 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      You're still here, friend - with internet access to watch relaxing vids like this. Your mother didn't do too terribly.

    • @LolaLaRue-sq6jm
      @LolaLaRue-sq6jm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      My mother was also cruel so you have lots of sympathy coming to you. And so we persevere.

    • @mr.badluck354
      @mr.badluck354 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I am sorry to hear that. Actually my father is terrible too so I understand how you feel.
      Sadly parents can't be chosen. But your future still belongs to you. You can create your good family.
      Once you are independent you are free. For now you have to well prepare for that moment.
      Awful parents might ruined your past, don't let them ruin your future.

    • @bz5301
      @bz5301 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Slap yourself for that comment! SMH

  • @tyn999
    @tyn999 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +409

    I'm impressed! You painted all those rivets one by one... And I didn't expect that astronaut spinning above the ship! 😅

    • @katehucks774
      @katehucks774 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      I’m curious if the spinning astronaut is original… The figure itself seems to be made out of plastic and seems modern, but the mechanism for spinning him looks like it was already there, so I’m guessing the original piece was missing and couldn’t be sourced? Or perhaps the mechanism was meant for something else that was missing?

    • @OldThingsNeverDie-
      @OldThingsNeverDie-  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

      ​@@katehucks774 Yes, the original piece was missing and impossible to find alone

    • @Soapfish
      @Soapfish 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I’m also impressed how he was able to do those rivets and not to mention the lines on the space station. And everything else. He’s a pro.

    • @stevecann3394
      @stevecann3394 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Brilliant 👍😀

    • @Losermachine35
      @Losermachine35 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Originally it was a spinning radar thing.

  • @htsnt8194
    @htsnt8194 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +238

    As a Japanese, I'm so proud that this toy is made in Japan.

    • @kahvac
      @kahvac 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      Most toys like this were made in Japan way back when...they were the best !

    • @waldo2635
      @waldo2635 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      You guys made the best stuff. Thanks for that! I wish we could still buy Japanese products.

    • @rustygrunert5316
      @rustygrunert5316 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      They made amazing toys back in the day.

    • @jimringomartin
      @jimringomartin 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Yes, the Japanese technology, design and quality unmatched. I bet it cost under $5.

    • @siberian71
      @siberian71 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Только японцы могли сделать игрушку с надписью США, и гордится этим 🤣

  • @CoolAgainRestoration
    @CoolAgainRestoration 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +119

    I restore things too but mate , to be honest , I don’t think I’m able to remake the paint you did to this toy ! Amazing 🤩

  • @hyacinthlynch843
    @hyacinthlynch843 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    This brought a tear to my eye. My younger brother, who passed away six months ago, had metal toys like this. I'm fairly certain my nephew still has two of them. Great work!

  • @englishrobin96
    @englishrobin96 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +167

    Honestly one of your most impressive restorations - lots of fine detail that you replicated excellently!

    • @OldThingsNeverDie-
      @OldThingsNeverDie-  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Thank you very much😉

    • @grubershmuel
      @grubershmuel 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@OldThingsNeverDie-
      I might have already asked you this before... Do you have any fail videos?
      If so I think it would be interesting to see that kind of process

  • @pinballrockstar
    @pinballrockstar 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I restore tin toys for over 3 decades now.
    blown away by your skills,when this type of litho oxydizes,the toy is done in my opinion.
    You look at it with a different almost artistic eye,i really learned something here,thanks

  • @GreenHatAnimation
    @GreenHatAnimation 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +814

    That mechanism for making sound is genius.

    • @LarsSchmidtWeinreich
      @LarsSchmidtWeinreich 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

      Agree 😄 It's the funniest and most unexpected sound.

    • @DemolitionManDemolishes
      @DemolitionManDemolishes 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

      I wonder how many adults have cursed at this genius 😁

    • @souillonsousion8687
      @souillonsousion8687 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      @@DemolitionManDemolishes Yeah, the second he turned it on I pictured a child playing with this toy in a living room and his parents getting crazy because of it lmao

    • @OldThingsNeverDie-
      @OldThingsNeverDie-  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +129

      Yes, the noise is unbearable after a few mintues 🤣🤣

    • @R.Daneel
      @R.Daneel 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      @@DemolitionManDemolishes And how many previously harried now-grandparents have tried that in a store and both gone, "Oh, yep! We're getting THIS!"

  • @phubans
    @phubans 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Both the original toy and the attention to detail that went into its restoration are nothing short of incredible. This toy was nearly 20 years before my time but it reminded me of similar toys that existed in the early 80s... I miss when toys were built with such amazing ingenuity.

  • @francispalmer9737
    @francispalmer9737 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

    What a great toy and an absolutely superb restoration. Thank you Old Things.

  • @alaincristien4653
    @alaincristien4653 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    A sweet memory. It was my gift for my birthday in 1969

  • @NTRprojects
    @NTRprojects 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    Congrats on the best Toy Restoration ever presented on TH-cam. Amazing...AMAZING Work

  • @MatthewUrso
    @MatthewUrso 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I was impressed when the pulled off the tiny pinstripe tape for the grid. Subscribed when the marker came out for the rivits

    • @pohkeee
      @pohkeee 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too! OMG I wish my hand was that steady!

  • @paulclarke7571
    @paulclarke7571 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    22:21...That anti-fall system is just GENIUS! Fantastic restoration job!

    • @andysmith1996
      @andysmith1996 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I wish he'd shown how it worked though. I'm guessing there was an electrical contact to that rocker system at the front.

    • @dbmage
      @dbmage 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@andysmith1996 2:41 there is a "horizontal" wheel that is kept off the surface by the "bumps" (removed at 2:21).
      When those "bumps" are not touching a surface, the "horizontal" wheel touches the surface rotating the toy. :)

    • @andysmith1996
      @andysmith1996 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@dbmage Ah, clever. Thanks!

  • @christoth5621
    @christoth5621 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I've got to say, I have watched a fair amount of great restoration videos, but this one blew me away. Your attention to detail, not only on the mechanical workings of this toy, but the paint job and recreation of the decals, was absolutely amazing. Stellar work!

  • @mehpekmezci
    @mehpekmezci 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    This restoration deserves a big applause. 👏👏

  • @solitairesmith3553
    @solitairesmith3553 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am honestly amazed that any one could take apart, clean,and actually remember how to reassemble this piece.
    Total RESPECT ❤❤❤

  • @michaelrosenberg2420
    @michaelrosenberg2420 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I have seen restoration before. NEVER have a seen such meticulous work! I found myself saying out loud " NO WAY!!" Remarkable craftsmanship. Exacting detail with perfect results. Well Done!!!

    • @philipbrailey
      @philipbrailey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree 100%

  • @perkins1439
    @perkins1439 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    I'm 63 and it looks Like a lot of people my age
    are watching This class a total restoration 👍

    • @rehanansari505
      @rehanansari505 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sir would you like to give me some advice from your 63 years.

    • @lynn69jackson
      @lynn69jackson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm 55 and an early Gen Xer.
      My big brother is 61 and one of the late boomers so I grew up playing with his toy cars and other vehicles made like this when he stopped playing with them.
      It brings me happiness to see a toy restored to its former glory.

  • @easilyamused4807
    @easilyamused4807 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I’m so glad there are people in this world who understand the importance of retaining history and how cool we used to be.

  • @mercedesvan-doors34
    @mercedesvan-doors34 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm 60 and I remember toys like this, the level of detail in this restoration is remarkable so good to see.

  • @madmanmechanic8847
    @madmanmechanic8847 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I dont give out complements very often because people cant even reply and say a simple thank you. Nobody has manners anymore. I do Marine repair and restore Muscle cars. The restoration process is off the charts from one tradesman to another suburb bravo mate bravo job well done! It was jaw dropping love these old battery operated toys.

  • @JTHH_YouTube
    @JTHH_YouTube หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent skill, craftsmanship, attention to detail, patience, and heart to restore classics like this!

  • @allenframe739
    @allenframe739 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I had one of these as a child. Amazing little toys. I still have the western locomotive engine I was given 60 years ago. It could use gentle restoration.

  • @kaari2271
    @kaari2271 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The fact that you used a stencil and an airbrush to reproduce the the ON / OFF for the switch is pretty much the ultimate statement on the level of care you put into these projects.
    The taping and spraying and hand detailing you did on the body is beyond impressive. As someone who had a career in printing and graphic design (both before and after the computerization of both fields), I’ve used a number of these tools myself, both at work and projects at home and on automobiles. Being self taught, I’m inspired by your knowledge and craftsmanship. Thanks so much for sharing this fantastic labor of love with us.
    Kudos, my friend.

  • @RetroJack
    @RetroJack 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Brilliant! I would've been so stoked to have something like that when I was a kid in the '70s!

    • @OldThingsNeverDie-
      @OldThingsNeverDie-  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I was not born in the 70's, but the kids were lucky at this time indeed. 🤠

  • @АлексейТищенко-ч5щ
    @АлексейТищенко-ч5щ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    У этого мастера, наверное уже целый музей чудесных поделок. Это просто Великолепно!!! Спасибо за Ваши видео!!!

  • @jeffvk4se542
    @jeffvk4se542 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    First battery operated toy I had as a toddler - Grandma bought on a trip to Japan. Well done and thanks for the memories 🙂

  • @wintersbattleofbands1144
    @wintersbattleofbands1144 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Holy cow, that has to be the most intensive restoration I've seen on one of these channels. A toy that is loved is a happy toy.

  • @shopwornbear1171
    @shopwornbear1171 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    FINALLY! A channel that features skill, craftsmanship and the basic premise that shows you "the right tools for the right job"!
    I really LOVE that you powder coat the majority of this project. As a person that knows full well how fragile spray paint can be before it's had 30 days to fully cure, it's great seeing someone make that extra effort to put a durable finish on his work. Not saying spray paint is junk, but for things that are going to be knocked about, you cannot beat powder coating.
    Your use of spay paint on the finer details is PERFECTO! Chef's kiss! Your handwork with the "rivets"...I'm gob-smacked at how well you applied that marker finish.
    Awesome job!

  • @鏡音桜-y6c
    @鏡音桜-y6c 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    とても素晴らしい作業ですね!!
    今年99になる祖母が
    「自分が子供の頃はこういうのが多かった、今の人がこんなに綺麗にしてくれてると嬉しいね」と
    喜んで見てました!!
    日本語ですみません💦

  • @shemp308
    @shemp308 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I had one like this as a child! And it was my favorite toy. As a fact, it took 40 years to find one on eBay! And it is almost mint condition. It is on a shelf in my ah den, and it still brings a smile remembering the hours I played with the original one. That is really nice work on this.

  • @LarissaVeloso-Planttubber
    @LarissaVeloso-Planttubber 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Whenever I'm having a sh***y day I just come to this channel. Watching people fixing stuff in incredibly comforting when some situations in your life can't be fixed. Keep up the great work!

  • @patriciau6277
    @patriciau6277 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love those old toys!! I found myself smiling through this whole video!❤️😁👍🏼

  • @AndrewKelly-q9x
    @AndrewKelly-q9x 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As other commenters I had this very same toy as a child 60 years ago. Absolutely brilliant to see the work and expertise of another stunning restoration.All the way through I was thinking “Hope the space walking astronaut is remembered “ Sure enough you nailed it. Awesome.

  • @melaniebethscott8368
    @melaniebethscott8368 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Gorgeous restoration! I had forgotten how thorough you were and was half afraid you'd just scrub up the body shell and be done. When you sand blasted it I was like "YAAAAASSS!!" 😂

    • @KindredBrujah
      @KindredBrujah 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Samesies.

    • @OldThingsNeverDie-
      @OldThingsNeverDie-  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Honestly, I have thought to keep the body like it was and just varnish it but I told myself "Come on, you can do it" 😆

    • @KindredBrujah
      @KindredBrujah 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@OldThingsNeverDie- It was worth it! Looks lush being properly redone.

  • @lindyhoppingfool
    @lindyhoppingfool 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It is clear you are a master painter. The precision location of the white dots which were most likely hand painted at the factory by Japanese craftsman using a brush and your reproduction using a pen was amazing. I too am 62 and remember these "cheap" toys in the store still being out of reach for my family. I love them now more than ever. When in Japan, I saw many on shelves as displays of the kinds of toys that excited the Japanese as well. As interesting is the boxes they came in. The original Japanese market boxes are as cool as you might imagine.

  • @vasilisarris6717
    @vasilisarris6717 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I loved the restoration, especially where you used the paint marker to paint the rivets.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @kathimorrical9912
      @kathimorrical9912 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, THAT part impressed me immensely! I would have had to take a few breaks, or just given up, I would have been trembling. Kudos!!

  • @DanielKay06
    @DanielKay06 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The levels of patience, care and detail for restauration videos like this is always astonishing :D

  • @citystars1117
    @citystars1117 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Making all those white dots by hand is the most insane but impressive shit I’ve seen. Damn. They came out perfectly straight.

    • @OldThingsNeverDie-
      @OldThingsNeverDie-  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Straight, straight... Don't look too closely 😂😂

    • @citystars1117
      @citystars1117 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@OldThingsNeverDie- lmfao good enough at least! Hahaha incredible job!

    • @Lucien86
      @Lucien86 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ha! I know the secret - the layer of clear coat underneath. Make a mistake and clean it off.
      That is a totally amazing quality paint job..

  • @StephenLyons-tl8ie
    @StephenLyons-tl8ie 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It warms my heart to see the care taken to bring these old items back to new again.

  • @hakancelik3364
    @hakancelik3364 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Very clean and masterfully done.I congratulate you for bringing a beautiful toy to life.

  • @ttwong3129
    @ttwong3129 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for restoring this toy. Watching your video really brings back my memory of playing the exact same one when I was a kid.

  • @nortonics5745
    @nortonics5745 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    I'm 62 and when I grow up I want to be just like you!

    • @RX-8GT
      @RX-8GT 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I love this comment😂, it’s awesome!! 😎

  • @mungethekpopstan
    @mungethekpopstan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is so calming to watch, all the care and attention to detail that you put into restoring this is truly incredible

  • @CaptK-py8rq
    @CaptK-py8rq 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Hand of a brain surgeon by day, restoration aficionado by night! Holy cow! Those dots couldn't be any straighter with a computer! Thank you for sharing all your incredible and totally amazing restorations!

  • @mikeanderson2730
    @mikeanderson2730 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beutiful restoration of a truly unique toy from a lost era. Thank you for make it an original restore instead of taking shortcuts. You, Sir, are one of the very few who can call themselfs "Toymaker" as a profession.

  • @MrSmith-hd8od
    @MrSmith-hd8od 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This was spectacular restoration work! I had a toy vaguely similar to this in the late 60's, "Billy Blastoff" I think it was called. A white plastic Space Craft, a moon crawler, I think a Saucer, and a bunch of ancillary parts, all powered by batteries you put in the astronaut's backpack/oxygen case on his spacesuit. Haven't thought about that in decades!😊

  • @joannfuhrer3114
    @joannfuhrer3114 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Far and away the best finishing work I've ever seen. Beautiful restoration. Thank you for sharing your workmanship with us.

  • @pedazodeboludo
    @pedazodeboludo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Wow painting all those rivets!

    • @OldThingsNeverDie-
      @OldThingsNeverDie-  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I told myself "don't tremble, don't tremble" 😅😆

  • @mr.badluck354
    @mr.badluck354 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I build plastic models so I understand the tape masking part is really a chore. It takes time so much that I can't really do now.
    That paintwork is marvelous. Great video by the way.

  • @SamJones-qs2cw
    @SamJones-qs2cw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow! That has got to be the most meticulous and amazing restoration. I’ve ever seen! How I wish toys could still be made as high-quality and as fun as this nowadays.👍

  • @dionlindsay2
    @dionlindsay2 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Almost as beautiful as the restoration and the ingenuity of how the toy works, must be your workshop. So many tools, so many ingredients, all seemingly perfect for the job at hand. Wonderful!

  • @emmagrove6491
    @emmagrove6491 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Wow. Masterful work. Love those old Atomic Age space toys.

  • @TheFabrik
    @TheFabrik 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a huge amount of work !!! For a perfect result. Thank for bringing this toy back to life. Delightful video ❤️

  • @sly2392
    @sly2392 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    the hands of a surgeon. excellent work sir. 🚀

  • @HolidaySarge
    @HolidaySarge 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As I saw the lights at the side I suddenly remembered I got this in the sixties for my birthday! Thanks for bringing back memories!😊

  • @vickiefowler1429
    @vickiefowler1429 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    It looks awesome... but, I couldn't help notice that the colored light covers were arranged green, yellow, red originally and green, red, yellow at the end. That's just my OCD kicking in! Nice job! I can believe it took a month to complete. That was a lot of detailed work.

    • @Primal_Chaos
      @Primal_Chaos 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's what I thought to, until I went back to the original start of the video. Before part at 0:02 clearly does show Green, Red, Yellow order of lights.

  • @robedmunds7163
    @robedmunds7163 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Reproducing the printed artwork was a labour of love.

  • @rrad8106
    @rrad8106 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have missed your videos! This is beautiful!!!

  • @merkichemohamed3020
    @merkichemohamed3020 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This game reminds me of my beautiful childhood and the most beautiful era that passed in my life....I experienced beautiful memories while watching this video. Thank you

  • @davidebellini2694
    @davidebellini2694 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    WOW! GREAT JOB!! I had similar toys when I was a child, and I NEVER thought sound would be created in that way!!

  • @twillison8824
    @twillison8824 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to paint vehicles, dabbled in pinstriping for a few years, and I've built probably 100 model kits. Now, I said all that to say this. BRAVO 👏 👏 👏

  • @anthonylangley8717
    @anthonylangley8717 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That’s a lot of rivets!

  • @rickcurtis2983
    @rickcurtis2983 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Miraculous restoration....amazing work on a toy we dreamed of in the 60's!!

  • @freedomwriter1995
    @freedomwriter1995 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You didn't test to see if there was lead in the original paint.

    • @7BI0Vx4
      @7BI0Vx4 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He may have without filming it so it can't be said that he didn't.
      Don't jump to conclusions.

  • @DGAWDGAW
    @DGAWDGAW 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am always in awe at the amount of thought and engineering put in those toys.

  • @mazinman3
    @mazinman3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great little toy. It looks expensive in its day. You did an incredible job in your restoration. Well done!

  • @jaysonraphaelmurdock8812
    @jaysonraphaelmurdock8812 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That little figure seemed happy that it was no longer trapped in a broken craft and now can finish their mission patrolling the stars.
    I salute you 😁 👩‍🚀

  • @philipbrailey
    @philipbrailey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! This is the best one I’ve ever seen. Fantastic toy. Would love to have one. They were so good back then.

  • @timothyhall861
    @timothyhall861 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi I'm 67 and I vaguely Remember having one of these...I especially remember the Lights on the side moving back and forth mechanically...Your skill Rivals that of the original creators perhaps even surpassing them...Great Job

  • @frankierzucekjr
    @frankierzucekjr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so cool. Well done with that paint job too, bud. You hit it outta the park, bravo 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

  • @TransistorBased
    @TransistorBased 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I honestly kind of love how this was put together, it looks like it would be very easy to manufacture quickly but that also means it's very easy to take apart for a situation like this.

  • @andyharris17able
    @andyharris17able 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Out standing job , a proper boy toy , and imagining while playing ... Memories for myself as a child ...

    • @georgeshelton6281
      @georgeshelton6281 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Paul Restorer has always used plastic regeneration liquid for clear plastic parts made for the Matchbox toy cars. 🚗 😀 🙄 😉 😜 😳 🚗

  • @gmpzgxw
    @gmpzgxw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I covered the car cover with a blaster, I was worried about what would happen to the paint and design of the front, but I was impressed by the use of thin tape and posca to bring the design back to life. You've done a good job! bravo

    • @gmpzgxw
      @gmpzgxw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      翻訳アプリを用いています、おかしな英語だったらごめんなさい

  • @simonfunwithtrains1572
    @simonfunwithtrains1572 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The disassembly shows the complex nature of these toys in the design and manufacture so many parts for what was in its day not overly expensive item. It's not surprising the Japanese ended up leading the world in manufacturing. well done on a complex restoration.

  • @charleshendrix3820
    @charleshendrix3820 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The paint and craftsmanship is amazing.

  • @Robothut
    @Robothut 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The insane amount of work paid off in a great looking and working toy. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @joneberhardt1233
    @joneberhardt1233 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy has game! Was expecting to see some overlay decals. Instead he went through the painstaking process of recreating the toy to its highest level of restoration. Few have the patience or expertise to complete such a project. I cannot imagine the hours required to accomplish this superb effort. It made me a believer.

  • @escapecar
    @escapecar 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am stunned. I was expecting the refinish to be done with decals of some sort, but you did it all in paint. Amazing work!

  • @chrissharp5073
    @chrissharp5073 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of the best restorations ive ever seen. Attention to detail is outstanding. Well done for sharing.

  • @LancasterBristow
    @LancasterBristow หลายเดือนก่อน

    That spaceship toy looks nostalgic even though you never lived through that childhood...! 🥲

  • @kevmanprometheus4954
    @kevmanprometheus4954 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. I subscribed because you were honest. You didn't coat your restoration project in powdered orange chalk to make it look rusty before you started and I salute you for that.

  • @mastrostrom5383
    @mastrostrom5383 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My grandparents had one of these in their house, likely my dad's and uncles toy. Amazing seeing this again.

  • @saulbarron4824
    @saulbarron4824 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Back in the day that little toy would have been the world to almost every little boy!

  • @giri.goyo_yt
    @giri.goyo_yt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not exactly sure what the psychology of the effect a video of an astounding repair job on a beautiful vintage toy is, but personally, I got choked up. Maybe my age? I'm an artist? A job well done? Or the excellent work of a craftsman? At any rate, I've stopped analyzing and only enjoy. Thank you! ❤

  • @davidmccann9811
    @davidmccann9811 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The level of different skills involved here is amazing.

  • @kazuos2669
    @kazuos2669 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Toys for this age are full of dreams. Thank you for your great work. 👍

  • @LilacUnderworld
    @LilacUnderworld 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a fantastically clever little toy and brilliant restoration; you gave it a new life!

  • @happydrumming
    @happydrumming 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A work of art. I felt as if I were there. TY for being able to restore beautiful things.

  • @williamharris8367
    @williamharris8367 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The amount of effort that went into this restoration is just amazing, even small details that nobody will ever see, like the gears and battery compartment.

  • @jsbllrt
    @jsbllrt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The toy and the restoration, two masterpieces!

  • @gruvhagen
    @gruvhagen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Took me 10 minutes until I notice I was not seen "my mechanics" incredible, this channel is identical

  • @hovikmalians3523
    @hovikmalians3523 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wow,Excellent restoration. BRAVO

  • @jaybee9708
    @jaybee9708 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stunning restoration! Thank you for sharing this,. Inspirational.

  • @vincentim8800
    @vincentim8800 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was very satisfying to see. And it's a great toy ! The anti-fall system is incredible, and the sound too is very cool

  • @thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319
    @thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That is an absolutely adorable toy!
    You gave it a second life. 😊