Another cool restoration. I'd love to see a documentary about the design of these or interview with a lead engineer on such a project. Imagine designing such a contraption without any modern CAD tools and making the whole thing on a tight budget.
Or even the handheld LCD games. I played the crap out of some Donkey Kong Jr on that flip out thing. These mechanical games are more interesting how they work than they are a game. Even though this one is kind of fun.
I had Cosmic Clash, Digital Derby, Tomy Pacman, Scramble, and Tron tabletop games when I was younger. I had them all on a shelf in my childhood bedroom, and I didn’t realize how cool it was. Once I had a Commodore 64, I ended up giving them all away. If I would have only known....
@RandiRain They were CHEAP, too. I can remember the sticker on the Tron and Scramble for Kay-Bee Toys. $9.99 for Tron and $7.99 for Scramble. Pretty good gameplay on both of those. (Scramble was my favorite) Good on your channel for showing these. A trip down memory lane for those of us who had them new.
These mechanical games are great - its like bringing home the 60s-70s arcade games to your home. Absolutely no way I could figure out how they work or fix one though!
No, the other one that I am working on right now has almost been thrown against the wall several times. I finally got it working, barely. You'll see soon. Also, on pro is speeds up and slows down, on amateur it stays slow.
I'm extremely surprised by the complexity of that toy. That must have taken a lot of engineering to make. Good job on the restoration. Jesus loves you!
@@RandiRain apparently they spawn some variations on the same mechanics. However, I was just thinking about the engineering behind them... Impressive clockworks design!
How do you remember where everything goes and how it works? I have 2 of these. One where i can hear the gears working. One that just lights up. I took apart and put right back together seeing how intricate it was. Do you offer restoration services? Super awesome job!
I don't offer services most of the time, because I don't have the time to do it. I take lots of pictures as I take them apart. If you think you've taken enough, take more.
I've just landed one of these for a song. Obviously needs work though. Could I be cheeky and ask if you would be willing to share a digital copy of the decals if avaiable? Would be very helpful to me. And yeah I'll be using your vids as guides! Plus many many photos!
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That has an elaborate gearset. Kudos to the designers and you for working it out.😅
Yep, there is a lot to this one. The other one is even more. Having a real difficult time with that one.
You think 40 years ago some assembler thought “No one will ever see this”?
Amazing work by the designers AND the restorer.
Another cool restoration. I'd love to see a documentary about the design of these or interview with a lead engineer on such a project. Imagine designing such a contraption without any modern CAD tools and making the whole thing on a tight budget.
I'm amazed how many gears are in this marvel! Excellent restoration!!!!
Had that game. Was fun!
This made for some great background noise while I worked a report for work.
Well... There's a lot more of it. I cut out a lot.
Those decals look great. They sure didn't make the originals removable.
It just goes to show how good the electronic tabletop games were in comparison!
Or even the handheld LCD games. I played the crap out of some Donkey Kong Jr on that flip out thing. These mechanical games are more interesting how they work than they are a game. Even though this one is kind of fun.
@@RandiRain Tomy were the pioneers of mechanical toys & games - there’s no doubt about that.
I had Cosmic Clash, Digital Derby, Tomy Pacman, Scramble, and Tron tabletop games when I was younger. I had them all on a shelf in my childhood bedroom, and I didn’t realize how cool it was. Once I had a Commodore 64, I ended up giving them all away. If I would have only known....
That's a good collection. I had a few TOMY robots and Run Yourself Ragged.
@RandiRain They were CHEAP, too. I can remember the sticker on the Tron and Scramble for Kay-Bee Toys. $9.99 for Tron and $7.99 for Scramble. Pretty good gameplay on both of those. (Scramble was my favorite)
Good on your channel for showing these. A trip down memory lane for those of us who had them new.
It's crazy how complicated they were for a kid's toy.
And created all without modern day computer technology.
That's some crazy amount of gears to make that thing work! Excellent job as always fixing that beast! 😁
These mechanical games are great - its like bringing home the 60s-70s arcade games to your home. Absolutely no way I could figure out how they work or fix one though!
Very impressive!
Thank you!
First video of yours I've watched - you have some impressive skills. I would never be able to figure that thing out lol!
Thank you. I have the other one coming out next Saturday.
that is just impressive. So since you had a shot at a robot and a moving picture, are you going to try out a game?
I've thought about it and tried to come up with some ideas.
I like those little record players you just need a mini frampton comes alive.
Right, or Dark side of the moon.
@@RandiRain welcome to the machine
Is this the most intricate piece you've worked on? What different is going on between the "amateur and pro" levels, just speed?
No, the other one that I am working on right now has almost been thrown against the wall several times. I finally got it working, barely. You'll see soon.
Also, on pro is speeds up and slows down, on amateur it stays slow.
@@RandiRain ......Getting ready to watch it now. Thx.
Excelente
You mentioned you had a Sir Galaxy a few years ago.👍
I do, in pieces. Keep waiting to find another one, then do them at the same time.
I'm extremely surprised by the complexity of that toy. That must have taken a lot of engineering to make. Good job on the restoration. Jesus loves you!
Ever came across "Torpedo Terror"? That was hand-cranked!
I have the game, but it's called "Attack in space", and it's not ships its aliens.
@@RandiRain apparently they spawn some variations on the same mechanics. However, I was just thinking about the engineering behind them... Impressive clockworks design!
I remember this one, too.
Really? I never saw this one until fixing these later.
great video
Thanks!
How do you remember where everything goes and how it works? I have 2 of these. One where i can hear the gears working. One that just lights up. I took apart and put right back together seeing how intricate it was. Do you offer restoration services? Super awesome job!
I don't offer services most of the time, because I don't have the time to do it.
I take lots of pictures as I take them apart. If you think you've taken enough, take more.
Where would I be able to find replacement gears or springs?
I get them on ebay. Search "nylon plastic toy gear".
www.ebay.com/itm/266442243049
@RandiRain thank you! I got 3 of these now- I'm going to go for it! Thanks for the video and link!
I've just landed one of these for a song. Obviously needs work though. Could I be cheeky and ask if you would be willing to share a digital copy of the decals if avaiable? Would be very helpful to me. And yeah I'll be using your vids as guides! Plus many many photos!
Sure, email me.
Still wrapping my head around the fact that there's a "record" in there.....
It's loud too.
You lost me at :01......