Champion of broken toys!!! I bought a big head han for $3 with his head broken! His paint is actually in really good shape, couldn’t leave him behind, can’t wait to fix him.
The Dark Lord looks awesome. I used the car tire inner tube for my Vader cape. It is a more matte finish on both sides and looks pretty close to the original. Can't wait to see more videos.
Fascinating. My vintage Darth had the same problem and my Dad fixed it by putting a small screw into the head and the head of the screw was small enough to slide into the hollow neck stump. It meant that Darth had a head that moved similar to a ball joint.
I found 2 beaten up Vader figs in a goodwill store and just like to thank you for this cape pattern, and the tip on how to make a replacement saber for Vader. I ended up using the housing of an RK-cable that i shoved a toothpick inside, and at the tip, I managed stuck a smaller and thinner cable thread. Fot the cape, I found some sort of thicker, stiff, but still flixible fabric, that was some sort of plastic and fabric in one (I can only describe it as some sort of fake leather-vinyl)
This is a great restoration mate, i love to see what others would chuck away saved.You were absolutely right about the sun yellowing figures . Ive had a few new release figures i bought a while back near a window for the last six months, but not totally exposed to the sun and they have very lightly creamed but not the arms and legs.maybe a few videos on the Rogue one models one day.cheers.
Thanks. I used your template and the same inflatable toy. However, while the cape was still stuck to the template, I used some 800 grit wet and dry on the glossy side of the cape to get a matt finish. Took 5 minutes and was quite a delicate job but now both sides are a similar matt finish. It looks great!
Dude! I found that the vinyl on a three-ring binder is just about the perfect thickness and finish! They're only a couple of bucks at Wal-Mart, and you can get multiple capes from each one. You'll want the ones that are cardboard, with a vinyl outer "shell". Give it a try; white ones also work for Hoth Snowtroopers and ANH Princess Leia, too!
Wal Mart is a VERY cheap source of plastic for projects. Some modellers buy the plastic "For Sale" yard signs and such. They use those as sources of modelling plastic because they're a lot like the sheet plastic they sell at hobby stores. Of course, anything purpose-built sold at an arts and crafts or arts store is MARKED up compared to similar products sold elsewhere! Honestly, if you wanted to get containers to store supplies, just buy a fish tacklebox... They're cheaper than the "art bin" boxes they sell art stores and are virtually the same thing!
The great thing with the lego as it clicks in place and holds the head on. Not sure you would get that with just a raw plug. But it would be worth a try.
As an alternative, I'm seeing some limited success with a different method: Heat and "crack" open the figures, remove the old neck piece and drill out the center. The hard part is finding some 0 gauge screws ( found some in the model train section of my hobby store) about a 1/2 inch long. bore out a hole in the head center of were the neck was, add a little glue for strength and screw in the neck. let it dry then re-assemble the figure. I've done this with 3 figures so far (with big heads like the Sandman) and will be attempting a small head (Leia) soon. Hope this helps.
Model builder tip. I've noticed most model builders will just lay a bead of glue around the seam after dry fitting then hold it in place until the glue sets. Oddly enough it holds in place. There's a professional model builder I watch a lot on youtube I believe It's Andy's Hobby Shop. I know you are not a model builder. But with all the restorations you do I notice you run into issues that model builders run into alot. They seem to have a lot of tips and tricks that I think would help you. Don't get me wrong I'm not knocking your work. I think you do a fantastic job and I love watching your videos. I just think some model building tricks would help you a great deal since you both deal with plastics. One example is the super glue you use. They make tips that can go on bottles of super glue that let you get in to very tight places and really control the flow. Plus I'm curious if model cement wouldn't work better but I'm sure you know better than me when it comes to that. Thank you so much for sharing your videos. I really have learned a great deal from you. And I think between your restoration videos and the model building videos I've been watching I'm thinking about getting into restoration myself now.
Thanks for the tips. I watch a lot of modelling videos as well. I try to make all my fixes at a level that anyone can do and require no special tools or equipment. No point showing how to fix something if it requires you to spend a lot of money. That's why I never get to complicated. Cheers
It may be possible to "matt down" the shiny vinyl with a matt varnish spray . The likes of Humbrol won't work very well , but some discount ( Pound) shops sell an acrylic based varnish which is surprisingly good . Love the videos , keep up the good work .
Great video! Your videos have helped me solve problems with mixing and matching parts for custom figure making by using LEGO parts. I have one question. What are the exact names (and numbers) of the double axle piece and half peg that you used? Thank you again.
Thanks. Glad they are of use. I can't remember what bits I used in this video, so check out the brick link website as that has a list of all the parts. Or check out some of my newer videos on fixing star wars figures as I give all the part numbers in those. Cheers
@@toypolloi I just got my order of Lego pieces in as described in your video. They are a little small, since I'm actually using them with Kenner 4.5-5 inch toylines. Does Lego make a similar, but slightly larger peg piece, or do you have any other suggestions for what to use. Thank you again.
Would it not be easier to put the peg going into the head against the drill bit and then mark off on the drill with a bit of tape to show you how deep to go into the head ?
I found a way to fix tears in the arm holes of a Darth Vader vinyl cape. Take some electric tape and glue it to the inside of the cape where the tear is. It’s not noticeable on the outside.
Keep them in a bag until you find another that needs those parts. I have a bag full of broken SW figures. Every once in a while I have enough to rebuild a figure. Very satisfying.
Love your videos! I was wondering if this pattern would work for Leia's white cape. If not, could I bother you to create a pattern for it as well. Please :)
Toy Polloi A-ha! I knew it was something with skillz. I freelance in post-production media. Went into work last week and found the department I'd been working for had been outsourced to India - in secret. Nice.
From Kenner's Star Wars: The Ultimate Force comes the all-new Darth Vader! Armed with his new lightsaber, he's ready to take on Luke Skywalker onboard the Death Star. Emperor Palpatine and Death Star Throne Room playset sold seperately. KID 1: Join us, Luke. Where are your so-called friends when you need them? KID 2: Never - I am a Jedi like you were before me. KID 1: You're in for quite a shock, now! KID 2: I'll never join you or Vader or the Empire! Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker Jedi Fatigues and Emperor Palpatine each sold seperately from Kenner's Star Wars: The Ultimate Force collection.
I winced when the drill changed from its original destination, had plenty of those situations with Stanley knives and the plasters have had to come out :(
Excellent video! It may have already been suggested, but have you considered using an acrylic latex mate paint to dull the gloss? Craft paint would be better than model paint in this instance since they tend to be latex and not resin-based so would not crack or flake with movement.
When you bought this figure did you look down on it and say, "I've got to save you." And then the D. Vader figure looked up and said, "you already have. Now go."
He's even more machine than man now. Amazing fixes dude.
That replacement vinyl cape and hole punch idea is absolute genius!
Champion of broken toys!!! I bought a big head han for $3 with his head broken! His paint is actually in really good shape, couldn’t leave him behind, can’t wait to fix him.
Lego. The toy so awesome it can be used to fix other toys.
Well done, great repair
Sir….
You are BEYOND TALENTED. Santa should TOTALLY hire you. You are just simply put… AMAZING.
My 8 year old son absolutely loves your videos, I actually do to! Thnx for a great channel, it's been really fun and educational.
Using the pool toy for the cape material is an amazing idea. Well done!
Thanks Toy Polloi! Now my Vader and Snow Trooper have capes! I didn't use inflatables but rather old vinyl 3 ring binders. It worked great!
That's righteous..I never thought of that...but I recalled the zip sound it use to make...great idea..
The Dark Lord looks awesome. I used the car tire inner tube for my Vader cape. It is a more matte finish on both sides and looks pretty close to the original. Can't wait to see more videos.
Fascinating. My vintage Darth had the same problem and my Dad fixed it by putting a small screw into the head and the head of the screw was small enough to slide into the hollow neck stump. It meant that Darth had a head that moved similar to a ball joint.
you just made the Darth Vader from the mine when Luke is training with Yoda, cool
I would recommend having the shiny side on the inside because the inside of his cape is shiny in the movie.
I made the Cape today. Thank you so much. Worked first time.
You’re welcome 😊
I found 2 beaten up Vader figs in a goodwill store and just like to thank you for this cape pattern, and the tip on how to make a replacement saber for Vader.
I ended up using the housing of an RK-cable that i shoved a toothpick inside, and at the tip, I managed stuck a smaller and thinner cable thread.
Fot the cape, I found some sort of thicker, stiff, but still flixible fabric, that was some sort of plastic and fabric in one (I can only describe it as some sort of fake leather-vinyl)
This is a great restoration mate, i love to see what others would chuck away saved.You were absolutely right about the sun yellowing figures . Ive had a few new release figures i bought a while back near a window for the last six months, but not totally exposed to the sun and they have very lightly creamed but not the arms and legs.maybe a few videos on the Rogue one models one day.cheers.
lightly creamed XD sorry, im such a child!
Would a fine-grit sandpaper remove some of the shine from the cape?
I think that would work as well as maybe a little semi-gloss clear?
Thanks. I used your template and the same inflatable toy.
However, while the cape was still stuck to the template, I used some 800 grit wet and dry on the glossy side of the cape to get a matt finish. Took 5 minutes and was quite a delicate job but now both sides are a similar matt finish. It looks great!
Dude! I found that the vinyl on a three-ring binder is just about the perfect thickness and finish! They're only a couple of bucks at Wal-Mart, and you can get multiple capes from each one. You'll want the ones that are cardboard, with a vinyl outer "shell". Give it a try; white ones also work for Hoth Snowtroopers and ANH Princess Leia, too!
Wal Mart is a VERY cheap source of plastic for projects.
Some modellers buy the plastic "For Sale" yard signs and such. They use those as sources of modelling plastic because they're a lot like the sheet plastic they sell at hobby stores. Of course, anything purpose-built sold at an arts and crafts or arts store is MARKED up compared to similar products sold elsewhere!
Honestly, if you wanted to get containers to store supplies, just buy a fish tacklebox... They're cheaper than the "art bin" boxes they sell art stores and are virtually the same thing!
Love your videos my good sir! The Lego peg idea is great but you could try raw plugs cheap and comes in different sizes!
The great thing with the lego as it clicks in place and holds the head on. Not sure you would get that with just a raw plug. But it would be worth a try.
As an alternative, I'm seeing some limited success with a different method: Heat and "crack" open the figures, remove the old neck piece and drill out the center. The hard part is finding some 0 gauge screws ( found some in the model train section of my hobby store) about a 1/2 inch long. bore out a hole in the head center of were the neck was, add a little glue for strength and screw in the neck. let it dry then re-assemble the figure. I've done this with 3 figures so far (with big heads like the Sandman) and will be attempting a small head (Leia) soon. Hope this helps.
Sounds like you risk damaging the body by splitting it open. And a lot more work than this. Cheers
Model builder tip. I've noticed most model builders will just lay a bead of glue around the seam after dry fitting then hold it in place until the glue sets. Oddly enough it holds in place. There's a professional model builder I watch a lot on youtube I believe It's Andy's Hobby Shop. I know you are not a model builder. But with all the restorations you do I notice you run into issues that model builders run into alot. They seem to have a lot of tips and tricks that I think would help you. Don't get me wrong I'm not knocking your work. I think you do a fantastic job and I love watching your videos. I just think some model building tricks would help you a great deal since you both deal with plastics. One example is the super glue you use. They make tips that can go on bottles of super glue that let you get in to very tight places and really control the flow. Plus I'm curious if model cement wouldn't work better but I'm sure you know better than me when it comes to that. Thank you so much for sharing your videos. I really have learned a great deal from you. And I think between your restoration videos and the model building videos I've been watching I'm thinking about getting into restoration myself now.
Thanks for the tips. I watch a lot of modelling videos as well. I try to make all my fixes at a level that anyone can do and require no special tools or equipment. No point showing how to fix something if it requires you to spend a lot of money. That's why I never get to complicated. Cheers
might have looked better inside out on the cape
Will you ever do a c3po repaint or repair??? I really need one, or any figure repaint plz!!!
I've a video on fixing his broken limbs. And repaints of plenty of other star wars figures. I've yet to find a good match for his gold paint. Cheers
Awesome! Now time for you to make him a light saber
It may be possible to "matt down" the shiny vinyl with a matt varnish spray . The likes of Humbrol won't work very well , but some discount ( Pound) shops sell an acrylic based varnish which is surprisingly good . Love the videos , keep up the good work .
wouldn't acrylic crack? Tamiya polycarbonate lexan paint might work
Don't know , it's pretty flexible , I've used it on thin styrene and paper .
It’s better to have the shiny side inside.
Brilliant! I have a small head Han in need of repair.
Nice!
great guy !
excellent head repair, not so sure on the vinal used for the cape though, but better than nothing. what about a replacement lightsaber?
Genius!
very good. suggestions for replacement cape?
Great video! Your videos have helped me solve problems with mixing and matching parts for custom figure making by using LEGO parts. I have one question. What are the exact names (and numbers) of the double axle piece and half peg that you used? Thank you again.
Thanks. Glad they are of use. I can't remember what bits I used in this video, so check out the brick link website as that has a list of all the parts. Or check out some of my newer videos on fixing star wars figures as I give all the part numbers in those. Cheers
@@toypolloi thanks again! I will!
@@toypolloi I just got my order of Lego pieces in as described in your video. They are a little small, since I'm actually using them with Kenner 4.5-5 inch toylines. Does Lego make a similar, but slightly larger peg piece, or do you have any other suggestions for what to use. Thank you again.
Check out the brick link website. That lists all the Lego parts available. I don't think they do as Lego parts are pretty standard.
your Videos are soo wonderfull.
Would it not be easier to put the peg going into the head against the drill bit and then mark off on the drill with a bit of tape to show you how deep to go into the head ?
+Lord Sadism it may be. But I like this option a i can then swap the heads onto other figures I have repaired.
I found a way to fix tears in the arm holes of a Darth Vader vinyl cape. Take some electric tape and glue it to the inside of the cape where the tear is. It’s not noticeable on the outside.
@Projekt Kobra I’m talking about original capes.
Good job as usual,couldn’t you have put that first peg in his head. And then clicked it in the existing hole and his shoulders?
Briiliant job
Can you rub the shine out a bit using fine wire wool or fine sandpaper?
Could have put the cape backwards so it could have matte finish outside
I have two headless original Darth Vader figures. San's the actual head piece what can i do with them?
Keep them in a bag until you find another that needs those parts. I have a bag full of broken SW figures. Every once in a while I have enough to rebuild a figure. Very satisfying.
@@toypolloi where does one obtain these heads? And who and why were they decapitated in the first place?
I often find body parts in job lots. Or trade with other collectors who keep odd bits.
@@toypolloi i have over a dozen headless classics. Now to find heads.Thanks.
My bag of figures is much the same. With a few odd heads without bodies.
7 years late, but I wonder if a scratchy sponge would dull down the vinyl?
awesome. have you done replacement sabre blades before ?
Any ideas how to make a replacement saber for him?
Love your videos! I was wondering if this pattern would work for Leia's white cape. If not, could I bother you to create a pattern for it as well. Please :)
+Jeremy Weaver They are on my list to do. I bet asked all the time for the capes. Will do more soon.
Skillz. Mad skillz.
I might have asked you this before, but what do you do for a living?
+TheNightBadger I'm a freelance video games artist.
Toy Polloi
A-ha! I knew it was something with skillz. I freelance in post-production media. Went into work last week and found the department I'd been working for had been outsourced to India - in secret. Nice.
+TheNightBadger Sorry to hear that. Hope you find something soon.
Toy Polloi
Cheers! Until I do there's always toy videos on TH-cam!
This is another situation where you might want to look online for some leather punches :)
you ever get to come to the states
do they have 3 3/4 gi joes from the 80 over their I never see you do anything with them
We did get them, along with Action Force. But I never got into them. They seem to be quite hard to find these days as well.
But instead of Lego can you use like make a plastic peg for the head
+Tannen101 the worlds anime person I use Lego because it's easy to get, and also will allow the head to clip on.
From Kenner's Star Wars: The Ultimate Force comes the all-new Darth Vader! Armed with his new lightsaber, he's ready to take on Luke Skywalker onboard the Death Star. Emperor Palpatine and Death Star Throne Room playset sold seperately.
KID 1: Join us, Luke. Where are your so-called friends when you need them?
KID 2: Never - I am a Jedi like you were before me.
KID 1: You're in for quite a shock, now!
KID 2: I'll never join you or Vader or the Empire!
Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker Jedi Fatigues and Emperor Palpatine each sold seperately from Kenner's Star Wars: The Ultimate Force collection.
Can you like make a magnet joint to recreate that scene where Luke cuts the vision Vader head off to make it like in the movie
You could. And I see many customs that use that method. I prefer lego as it holds better.
Can you please put up a cape for obi wan kenobi, lando bespin,
I will add them to my list of jobs to do.
i remember making capes for my other figures by cutting holes in bits of fabric, did anyone else do this? lol
Geniussss 🧠👏👏👏👏👏👏
what about the lightsabers?
I have other videos on those. Check them out.
@@toypolloi oh ok, what was that website you once refrerred to for capes, boots and gloves for mego figures?
I take a drink when I hear 'nippers' or 'fiddly' when I watch Toy Polloi vids.
I do wince a little bit when you drill so close to your hand. Maybe a small vice might be in order.
+yunoyuluvit This video contains mild peril. Rated PG.
I winced when the drill changed from its original destination, had plenty of those situations with Stanley knives and the plasters have had to come out :(
Excellent video! It may have already been suggested, but have you considered using an acrylic latex mate paint to dull the gloss? Craft paint would be better than model paint in this instance since they tend to be latex and not resin-based so would not crack or flake with movement.
Thanks for the tip. I will give it a try.
I modified a Lobot head to look like Anakin at the end of Jedi and put that on a Vader body.
+LIAM BRENNAN Sounds like a good custom.
Nooooooooooo!!!!
Take the shine off with vey fine wet and dry sandpaper.
Headless Vader brings to mind a mangled phrase from ANOTHER sci-fi franchise.
"He's headless, Jim."
Force bring Dark Technic.
can you do give away the darth vader pleas?
Aldi opens stuff and plays stuff! SUPER COP why would he do that?
NICE, HOWEVER YOU NEVER SHOWED HOW TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE RED TELESCOPE LIGHT SABER!!!!
I cover this in other videos.
@@toypolloi
CAN YOU PROVIDE A LINK TO THE SITE PLEASE! THANK YOU!
@@toypolloi
15" figures:
th-cam.com/video/QD9WYMnJ11I/w-d-xo.html
vintage 12' figure:
th-cam.com/video/ysuusI9dlKY/w-d-xo.html
You know, you could have just left Vader as he was and create a Diorama of where Luke cut his off head in the Tree of Knowledge on Dagobah...
should watch all show before posting question
+crawford niven Ha ha. Yes you should. I always try to add new bits to my videos. Especially if the fix is similar to one I have shown before.
When you bought this figure did you look down on it and say, "I've got to save you."
And then the D. Vader figure looked up and said, "you already have. Now go."