Vintage LJN Advanced Dungeons & Dragons broken T-Bar repair guide - Toy Polloi

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  • Another common issue with LJN's Advanced Dungeons and Dragons figures is that the T-bars on the early figures legs tend to snap. And when that happens they are not easy to replace. That is until now. In this video I show you how to get get the old bars out and fit new ones.
    Watch the Warduke Leg and Head repair video here: • Vintage AD&D Warduke H...
    0:00 Intro
    1:25 Broken T-Bars?
    3:56 Removing the broken T-bar
    10:33 Re-attaching the legs
    17:20 Broken T-bars on larger figures
    21:51 Replacing the bar
    23:43 Re-attaching the legs
    24:47 The final figures
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  • @TheToyBoy1978
    @TheToyBoy1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The piercing bar fix was pure genius Dave!

  • @grahampearce3511
    @grahampearce3511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just bought a Warduke with a broken leg so I'll follow these instructions

  • @TheRetroTinker
    @TheRetroTinker ปีที่แล้ว

    I was holding my breath the whole time you were using the chisel but you pulled it off! The piercing bars are a stroke of genius! Great work as usual Dave!!

  • @mikesmith2718
    @mikesmith2718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You've been one of the only channels that cover repairing advanced dungeons and dragons and it's a great service to the community. Been repairing these for a couple years and currently need one leg for a warduke I've been working on . Successfully opened a strongheart and replaced the o ring without damaging the figure using tactics learned on this channel. Thanks Dave !

  • @luvz2reed
    @luvz2reed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG piercing bars!?! Genius. Inspired.

  • @MaggieKeizai
    @MaggieKeizai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yeah! My first issue Strongheart snapped his t-bar sometime in, I dunno, 1985? It only lasted a couple of years. That annoyed me so much even at my young age that I've still got all the parts saved, and now I'm gonna fix him back up. Thanks!

  • @robertnorton8519
    @robertnorton8519 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clever, I have never thought of that as a way to replace the ring

  • @sylvanyoung
    @sylvanyoung 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always love the ' Sapphire and Steel ' intro . Thanks for the info. Patience and a study hand with some trial and error .

  • @BrynSmith76
    @BrynSmith76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect fixes. I have a few to fix myself so I now know exactly how to do it. Thanks

  • @daverage4729
    @daverage4729 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very inventive repair with the piercing bar Dave, but for me the tip about using a fine chisel to more cleanly open the leg than a knife was my favourite bit of the repair (I've almost mutilated a toy using the knife). Nicely done sir!

  • @paulquantumblues3599
    @paulquantumblues3599 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making this video. My Warduke and Strongheart figures that need repairs like this. I could buy complete ones off of ebay, but the ones I have are from when I was a kid back in 1984. So, they have sentimental value.

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could help

  • @zarnistastudios
    @zarnistastudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh wow, I held my breath the whole time. That creaking 40 year old plastic. But the results speak for themselves.

  • @georgemartinez1720
    @georgemartinez1720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You make that Bumper Sticker
    No Lego were damaged in the making of this Auto

  • @Lrr_Of_Omikron
    @Lrr_Of_Omikron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time watching a Toy Polloi video and this had my nostalgia itch going crazy. I don't know why I never thought about fixing some of my old figures.

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for coming to watch. You'll see lots of toys being repaired here. And lots of nostalgia !

  • @richardmilling5751
    @richardmilling5751 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was totally going to ask you.. if you can make a video about this problem… thank you so much..!!! Your video’s help me fix lots of broken vintage toys… thank you again, I really appreciate it..!!

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to help!

  • @Portal2099
    @Portal2099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great as always!

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you think so!

  • @daveribbons3050
    @daveribbons3050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sold all my D&D Yonks ago, it never did it for me.
    Now I'm getting getting excited by them.

  • @Tim-57
    @Tim-57 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Dave
    Very enjoyable once again🙂

  • @MagnificentKaaboom
    @MagnificentKaaboom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top Shelf! Well Done!

  • @Hogsmeadejunction
    @Hogsmeadejunction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I build and repair model trains, I’ve just bought some plastic weld as I’ve seen you use it a lot and I can safely say it’s bloody brilliant many thanks

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice. You'll find it works a treat on so many things.

  • @gieselats
    @gieselats 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfectly done. That would be a job where I would cut myself and add another injury to myself. Wow, filming and repairing at the same time. Really awesome.

  • @y2bogus
    @y2bogus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work as always

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @ActionPopCast
    @ActionPopCast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, it's good to see that the piercing bar can be carried across to fix other lines 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @eltenda
    @eltenda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job and video!

  • @seanlavoie2
    @seanlavoie2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Impressive solution.
    Does the old t-bar have a sort of sparkly look at the broken part? I’m wondering if it could be pot metal.

  • @sithcarebear1
    @sithcarebear1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant Repairs Dave! I was wondering how you would handle the T-Bars. Splitting those legs definitely made me nervous 😳🤣

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's not for the faint hearted. But it is possible.

  • @kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860
    @kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool figures.

  • @TheNightBadger
    @TheNightBadger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That damaged and worn wizard looks remarkably like the 'evil' version of the wizard in Krull...

  • @markshellard5894
    @markshellard5894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice 👍🏻

  • @marcbrunson6986
    @marcbrunson6986 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    After seeing the first figure, I wish I had kept my figures and fixed Warduke. I think I would have been able to get him together. Oh well, hopefully, the person who bought them from me was able to fix him.

  • @bigfoot650
    @bigfoot650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as usual. May I suggest a small amount of loctite threadlock on the piercing bar balls to help stop them working loose over time

  • @retrorevival617
    @retrorevival617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More great fixes!

  • @doublechin4346
    @doublechin4346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please teach how to fix fully fall off vintage han solo taun taun collector series legs and head? Thank youuuuuuuu

  • @BronyNumber4096
    @BronyNumber4096 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah. They were better with toys than they were with video games!

  • @manlystranger4973
    @manlystranger4973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The unclothed Ringlerun is screaming out for a custom Gandalf or Saruman outfit.

  • @nerdcraftercoley7305
    @nerdcraftercoley7305 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a Wringlerun without cape have you thought of doing a video on making one for him?

  • @loganjorgensen
    @loganjorgensen ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk, maybe some plastic pry bars with small plastic wedges or toothpicks. Not as easy to find as metal tools but plastic is a bit like wood in how metal tools can gouge and mark surfaces unintentionally. Like I don't think I'd trust my hand steadiness using a knife. ;) Nice range of figures though, like the giants and regular height contrast.
    I didn't have much luck inquiring about larger T-hooks because I couldn't figure out who was making the GI Joe sized replacements, plenty of vendors but I don't know who has the factory. O_o??? Still I think with a list of applicable toylines for the larger T-hook a campaign could be made for them. :)

  • @looselycollected7505
    @looselycollected7505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When splitting joints like that, I have a set of stainless steel sculpting tools, in particular small spatulas, that I try use before a knife. I find they usually do the job and very seldom do I cut myself with them. Have you worked on the Dragonne(lion dragon/lion drake) toy from this line of toys?

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have Dragoone, but no wings for him. I've been hunting for those and Tiamats wings for years.

  • @mikesmith2718
    @mikesmith2718 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also wonder if visionaries t bars would work for the big figures. I'm pretty sure cops n crooks would be way to big

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They would, but they are hard to find as well. They also fit Transformers Action Masters figures, also rare.

  • @sneakyskunk1
    @sneakyskunk1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching him pry the legs apart with his Swiss Army Knife made me very nervous. I was a little scared he would cut himself. He didn't though, so that is okay.

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You do need to be careful with knives. That's for sure.

    • @sneakyskunk1
      @sneakyskunk1 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do not think I am the only one who hopes you will wear chainmail in the future sir. The figures are restored, but it should never be at the cost of your fingers.

  • @foxtopuscreations6046
    @foxtopuscreations6046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man It's like having tiny clothes hangers for hips

  • @vengeance1701
    @vengeance1701 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does that sort of plastic soften up at all when put in boiling water?

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really. It's the wrong sort of plastic.

  • @creepyshadow
    @creepyshadow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soaking the Titans legs in hot water to make them more flexible wouldn't work?

  • @white8crow
    @white8crow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhhh, my weekly Dave fixes something ,uh, fix! So gratifying! By the way, would a glue solvent work, like something that dissolves super glue, for instance? Also, have you played around with coming up with a way to constructor's a ball joint system that could replace the t-bars?

  • @danielferstendig
    @danielferstendig 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you fix crash dummies?

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't have any. What are the main issues with them?

    • @danielferstendig
      @danielferstendig 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The tabs wich held the limbs on were prone to breakage.

  • @cscape1973
    @cscape1973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do wonder how many TH-cam viewers would remember the original of that intro???

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not many I reckon. It's a classic if you know it.

  • @alisdairherd9501
    @alisdairherd9501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those bars would be pot metal yeah? If so use a broken one, glued back together to make a high temp silicone mould. Zinc alloys have a low melting temp and can be cast into silicone moulds.

  • @andrethib
    @andrethib 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice repair, plus we got a field trip to dave's garage

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always fun in the garage!

  • @h.b.hatecraft953
    @h.b.hatecraft953 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Couldn't you just soak the legs in some boiling water for awhile to soften the plastic and then pull out the old t-bar?

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are not made of that type of plastic. Heat won't soften this stuff. Cheers

    • @h.b.hatecraft953
      @h.b.hatecraft953 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@toypolloi Aw man.... That's sad. Thanks for the reply and thanks for the video. I loved these figures when I was a kid.

  • @manofaction1807
    @manofaction1807 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would Metal Weld work to put those back together?

    • @toypolloi
      @toypolloi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure. it's a very small area to fix so would most likely no be strong enough.

  • @Lrr_Of_Omikron
    @Lrr_Of_Omikron 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Man handling" needs to be a real scientific term.