I love the way you take toys most collectors would walk by and fix them, I remember having a hoth rebel commander with a broken head and I just glued his head back on, a quick fix for a child. the bonus of having a biker scout with removable helmet, head, is the ewoks can now play their helmets like the end of return of the jedi. great video, always enjoy watching them.
This was one of the first toypolloi videos I ever watched, possibly the first. It inspired me to start collecting these figures again as I was seeing them regularly at a local flea market but always passing them by. Not only did you inspire me to collect but also inspired my channel. Thank you Dave.
impressive.. most impressive... man if I had thought about that when I was a kid I would have saved some of my vintage figures ..amazing work ..very clever
I only thought of this recently while fixing something else. Lego has so many great pieces that can be used to fix other things. I should write a book.
Quick tip: Lego (from my personal collection) denotes the amount of friction on these half-axle-half-pin pieces via color. Yellow/flesh is the loosest of the bunch, gray is somewhere in the middle, and blue has the highest amount of friction.
absolutly brilliant idea,iv'e used a friction weld on some of mine in the past with good results but then you can't move the head after, i love this idea of yours soo much better
Hello. For the LEGO “pin” they make a blue friction pin. So his head would spin closer to original. And instead of the white brick. LEGO makes a piece just like that. Part number 18654 “ round 1L.”
Great video Dave and the biker scout was always a favourite because the texture on the black parts of his uniform look really good. Anyway I'm just going through your videos after reading what you put earlier. All the best mate.
Thanks Matt, He is my favourite figure from Jedi. Always loved him. I'll post a few more of my lesser known videos in my feed this week. It's a shame they got so few views.
Really late for the party here however this was a fantastic repair/restore. Reading the comments, did you ever get around to interchangeable heads, I was thinking the rather large vintage Han Solo head could work drilled as an unmasked trooper (with a possible repainted hair colour). Again, really enjoyed this and the channel 👏🏼
I always get one thumbs down in the first couple of hours on all my videos. Don't know who it is. But its nice they take the time to do it. I feel disappointed if I don't get one :)
I have a Blue Snaggletooth with a slightly flattened head. Possibly a child bit down on it? Do you think this could be repaired with the hot water technique? I want to be careful as it is a Blue Snaggletooth.
I have a Darth Vader action figure in almost the same type of condition (head broken off). Do you think that it would be possible to do this same restoration with him?
I bought some vintage figures off of eBay and some of there limbs are glued to their bodies is there anyway to unglue them or break them apart without damaging the figures?
Is that the only way to restore a figure? I am not big on wanting to paint vintage figures. Are there times the you have a good torso and bad arms, legs, head as well as a figure with good arms, legs, head and bad torso? Is there a way to swap out the good extremities to go on the good torso? I has seen a your video on popping off heads by soaking in hot water? What about the arms and legs?
Lego makes a "18654 Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]" that is just the hole; might save some effort. rebrickable.com/parts/18654 LDD describes the Technic hole as ø4,85 (Sometimes ø4,8 to ø4,9), but I haven't checked any of these dimensions.
I love the way you take toys most collectors would walk by and fix them, I remember having a hoth rebel commander with a broken head and I just glued his head back on, a quick fix for a child. the bonus of having a biker scout with removable helmet, head, is the ewoks can now play their helmets like the end of return of the jedi. great video, always enjoy watching them.
Thanks. It does make for a cool toy. I need to do more now so I can swap heads around.
This was one of the first toypolloi videos I ever watched, possibly the first. It inspired me to start collecting these figures again as I was seeing them regularly at a local flea market but always passing them by. Not only did you inspire me to collect but also inspired my channel. Thank you Dave.
Great restoration friend 👍. I enjoy restoring vintage toys
As always, I love watching these "can this figure be saved" installments. Great job!
A Biker Scout is always worth the effort : )
impressive.. most impressive... man if I had thought about that when I was a kid I would have saved some of my vintage figures ..amazing work ..very clever
I only thought of this recently while fixing something else. Lego has so many great pieces that can be used to fix other things. I should write a book.
+Toy Polloi you should I think it would do very well
Quick tip:
Lego (from my personal collection) denotes the amount of friction on these half-axle-half-pin pieces via color. Yellow/flesh is the loosest of the bunch, gray is somewhere in the middle, and blue has the highest amount of friction.
That is very useful thanks. I only chose grey as I thought it would be hardest to spot.
+Toy Polloi They actully sell the part you used for the new neck in black, just something to look out for in the future
Another evil empire trooper placed back in action after a devasting rebel scum ambush! Nicely done!
absolutly brilliant idea,iv'e used a friction weld on some of mine in the past with good results but then you can't move the head after, i love this idea of yours soo much better
That's what I wanted to avoid, just gluing seems like such a shame.
You always surprise me. Very well done and very clever to use the lego piece.
+Manuel Huertas Not sure how I can top this. I'll keep thinking.
This is one of you best fixes by far.
I think so to. It was my favourite to do in ages. And Lego works so well.
You're the Jedi master of SW fig restoration, TP!
Thanks!
Beautiful, brilliant fix! Man I love your fixit videos!
one of your best fixes yet!
Very Nice Job, You are the Dr Victor Frankenstein for toys. :-)
Ha ha. I like the idea of that! It's alive!!!
Hello. For the LEGO “pin” they make a blue friction pin. So his head would spin closer to original. And instead of the white brick. LEGO makes a piece just like that. Part number 18654 “ round 1L.”
Thanks for the tip. I'll check those out. I only went for these as they would easily be hidden in the colours they come in.
Hey i just wanted to say that your channel is really awesome and your content is great!
Thank you. Glad you are enjoying them. Cheers
Great video Dave and the biker scout was always a favourite because the texture on the black parts of his uniform look really good. Anyway I'm just going through your videos after reading what you put earlier. All the best mate.
Thanks Matt, He is my favourite figure from Jedi. Always loved him. I'll post a few more of my lesser known videos in my feed this week. It's a shame they got so few views.
Another great fix TP an good to see the use of the bath ;)
Great job as usual Toy Palloi 😀
Thanks
such a shame to see a harder to find variant such as this one in such disrepair but equally gratifying to see it restored
Awesome video! You DA Man! Love your videos.
+hektorlinko Thanks. This is a favourite fix of mine.
My Mum used to put nail varnish on the feet of my figures so I could tell them apart from my brother's. 😊
It's interesting to see a difference between the vintage figures: the unbroken example has much crisper detailing.
+TreadwellJay I would guess the broken one I fixed was very well played with, hence why the head was broken.
Nice work as always Dave. Good way to make a custom Han Stormtrooper figure to join the ranks of your Imperial Army along with Luke.
+Supernatural20052014 That'sa good idea.
+Toy Polloi Thanks mate. If you do make a custom Han Stormtrooper please do a video would be great to watch.
Will do. I am on the hunt now for more heads, and headless figures to work on.
+Toy Polloi Nice one mate thanks :)
once again. Very clever.
Thanks.
No! NO! Not the LEGO!!!
jk - I love your repairs and restorations!
Once again N outstanding job
Thanks
Really late for the party here however this was a fantastic repair/restore. Reading the comments, did you ever get around to interchangeable heads, I was thinking the rather large vintage Han Solo head could work drilled as an unmasked trooper (with a possible repainted hair colour). Again, really enjoyed this and the channel 👏🏼
If you add some kind of stuffing inside the new Lego neck peg, would it make the articulation less loose?
Fantastic work. A million pound fix for a $1.00 figure.
+John Lennon thanks!
How's Paul And Geroge.
George*
Creative. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks
you could use the same method for a broken Wampa leg, nice fix.
It might work. The wampa is a bit more tricky. And the hard plastic is less forgiving.
The Lego fix gives him a more upright look and a bit more neck.
And, of course, any other figures you do this fix with gain swappable heads!
That's the plan. Or I was just going to get a load of mini figs and see what I could create.
Wow. Where do you get a Dremel like that? 😲
wow this is really cleaver
+erictuna01 Thanks
Well done Sir, Nice work...another one saved.
What Moron gave the thumbs down? Bet it was an Anti Peroxider :)
I always get one thumbs down in the first couple of hours on all my videos. Don't know who it is. But its nice they take the time to do it.
I feel disappointed if I don't get one :)
Great job !!! Is there a certain number grey you use for tie fighter pilots hands & feet ?
Ive got a couple that could do with a touch up,
Thanks
I have covered that in a previous video. Check it out. Cheers
very gooood job
Good as new!
Where can I find this toys? :-)
+Toys For Kids Worldwide All over the place.
If Hasbro won't have rereleases of these original molds favorites, with aging plastics, this might be the way to go.
+Toy Polloi Hi there! I have a JLN Thundercats Lion-O figure with a broken right arm. Do you think this technique might work to fix it? Thanks!
It could do. I have a Mum ra in a similar state to fix at some point.
I have a Blue Snaggletooth with a slightly flattened head. Possibly a child bit down on it? Do you think this could be repaired with the hot water technique? I want to be careful as it is a Blue Snaggletooth.
I don't think so. That is a different kind of damage.
What would you recommend?
quite impressive ..:)
Superb!
A white, single stud, Technic hole piece exists if you don’t want to have to trim a double.
I have a Darth Vader action figure in almost the same type of condition (head broken off). Do you think that it would be possible to do this same restoration with him?
The neck post should fit. You may have to just drill a smaller hole in the head.
Thank You.
I bought some vintage figures off of eBay and some of there limbs are glued to their bodies is there anyway to unglue them or break them apart without damaging the figures?
+Such wow Depends on the glue and how old it is. Chances are the glue will just break first.
Also, a technic tube piece would achieve the same result with no alterations.
do you know of a paint in the usa that will match what you use including the colors , your brand even on amazon dosent seem available
Vallejo model colours are good.
Is that a Dremel flexishaft or a after market one, where did you get it?
It's an after market one. Not great. But works ok.
Is that the only way to restore a figure? I am not big on wanting to paint vintage figures. Are there times the you have a good torso and bad arms, legs, head as well as a figure with good arms, legs, head and bad torso? Is there a way to swap out the good extremities to go on the good torso? I has seen a your video on popping off heads by soaking in hot water? What about the arms and legs?
Check out my videos on boil and pop, or my recent Han Solo head swap video.
😎
Well how can his head not be loose can you figure that one out
+The real Troll Ptfe tape. See many of my other videos for that.
Where do you order that paint set from because I used the acrylic and it seems to be dull and not a semi gloss
You can get them in most model shops in the UK.
what is the name of the set so I can see if they have that set in my local art store
Humbrol acrylics. I mention them in the video.
I gave you a shout out in my last video because I really enjoy your star was videos they are awesome, well done Sir :)
gloop can take off marker you can find it at hardware store
Soma?
👏👏👏
Lego makes a "18654 Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]" that is just the hole; might save some effort.
rebrickable.com/parts/18654
LDD describes the Technic hole as ø4,85 (Sometimes ø4,8 to ø4,9), but I haven't checked any of these dimensions.
I think Lego fanboys are giving your videos dislikes.
do you take send in's or not
+Owen Ong Do you mean donations? Or you want me to fix it? Get in touch via my Facebook pae, Twitter. Or the email address on toypolloi.com
he's too far gone, leave him for the Ewoks 🍖🐻