I'm forever blown away by what you're able to do with styrene. It's a shame you couldn't get the electronics fully working, but at least it does something now! Off I go to see if Retro Tech was able to take it the rest of the way to restored!
Great job on the handle. Really interesting how you built up that corner. I like that the color shade is slightly off because it will be a subtle reminder of the effort you made to repair the damage.
Holly Molly! I came here to see how you made the battery cover expecting you 3D printed it but WOW I did not expect to see you fabricate it by hand! I love that! My 3D printer is still in the box it was shipped in because I am a little afraid of the learning curve but also I just keep finding ways around having to print the items I need such as you did.
Thanks. I like to make as much by hand as I can. 3D prints are fine, but make for a boring video. And I also like to think anyone can have a go at copying what I do without the need for expensive equipment. Cheers
You've *REALLY* Outdone yourself on the Handle. i mean, that is some top notch modeling! you could literally be building whole new models from scratch with your skills! and i know i for one would buy something you made!
@@toypolloi oh believe me. after seeing how you modeled that handle and battery cover, you could EASILY make your own Toy. even if it was a Sword or Cosplay type thing, or Robot or what have you. but you got the skills for certain. you should give it a try!
I was never a huge fan of the toy line but this sword was pretty epic! That battery cover work you did was superb, Dave. Can’t wait to watch the link to see how it all turns out on the electrics!😃👍
I’d look for a diagram of the board online and I’d personally unsolder all the wires and redo them all. Check that lightening button to make sure it’s not constantly making contact to the board as well. And finally, I’d invest in purchasing a 3D printer for stuff like the battery cover.
I think at some point a kid was playing a bit too rough with this sword and it wouldn't stop making the sounds, and they possibly tossed it onto the ground in frustration? The battery cover you built is absolutely fantastic, you can't even tell that it's a replacement!
excellent work as always dave, when artists restore missing parts of paintings there's a technique used where the colors are stroked on like fine dashes, showing clearly its a repair
@Toy•Polloi there's a quick way to tell if the circuit board is the issue or not. All you have to do is remove the button from shell then resemble it and test it with the batteries. If it continues to make sound with the button removed from the shell, the circuit board is the issue but, if it stops making sound without the button, the button is the issue and it's making contact with the switch. Hope it helps 👍👍
one thing i learned while doing my own electronic project is that if you have a bad or wrong wire connection problem you can get the same problem you have here
Really enjoyed this video. You always do a great job when restoring these old toys. I had this sword as a kid and remember it being cheaply made at the time. You could tell the blade was fragile and not meant for hitting things lol. Keep up the great work and thanks for all the work you put in .
Such mysteries! Where'd the screw go on the circuit board? That's the kind of thing that makes me consider the long history of this fun object. Who had it? Did somebody attempt to fix it and failed, AND lost a screw? It makes me picture the previous owners and what they're doing now. Fun video!
Great Video Dave. Very excited to be working with you on this. I am still blown away by the repair and the work you do here on the channel. Astounding! Thanks so much for the opportunity to work together. Roger
Thanks Roger. Great working with you as well. Electronic toys are always something I stay away from as my skills are limited. Next time I have an issue I will be sending it your way! Cheers Dave
Getting spray colours which match can be a pain. What I ended up doing when I had problems was I found a place which mixes up custom paint colours for cars and took a sample of the colour I needed. Costs a bit more than an off the shelf colour but you can get a lot closer as they have sample cards which you can compare them against.
I have the Havoc Staff from this line, well the top half anyway. The bottom is just a thing plastic tube made to look like a stick. Never did find this thing. It's a cool piece, great job man as always. got 80% there. Still a victory.
Thanks. I would like to get the Havoc staff to go with this some day. Check out the follow up video on Retro Tech repair to see him work on the parts I couldn't get going.
It's probably obvious to say, but it'd be worth checking both sides of the board to see that nothing's shorted out over time. Might also be worth assembling without the two offending buttons to see if they're the cause. If removing the buttons works, what may have happened (going from what I can see and other similar toys I've had to shut up before) is the rubber on the little press-down connectors perishes, and the buttons sorta droop into constant contact. The battery cover and repair is absolutely excellent work!!
I had one of these, but I broke the blade off and painted it black with ancient Humbrol enamel paint that never really dried properly so I could use it as a PKE Meter prop.
Wonderful work, as always. I’m curious, Dave - is there a reason you don’t invest in a low cost airbrush? You could custom mix paints, and the finish is much nicer than a spray can. Thanks for producing such cool content!
Interesting thing, despite the rest of the New Adventures toyline tanking this sword apparently sold absolute gangbusters and made Mattel a fortune. I guess kids just really love playing with cool looking light-up swords and don't care which property it comes from.
The electronics problem looks to me like a short on the lightning button. Pressing it does nothing as it is already permanently active. Pressing other button causes two circuits to become active which stops them both working as they are fighting each other. Releasing the button ends the conflict which starts up the sounds again from the shorted button.
there are lots of reasons why the buttons might not work correctly, including bad capacitors and broken solder joints (very hard to see with the naked eye sometimes), but my money is on those contact pads for the two upper buttons and the conductors in the switches; it might be as simple as cleaning everything with alcohol and a toothbrush/cotton bud. edit: just watched RTR's fix, he did a great job and got another subscriber :)
Hello. New subscriber here. I'm so excited to have found your channel. Would it be possible to include the year of production for the toys you restore?
Here at USA and territories is very rare the Action Man figures. I realize there where you live England you find them easily. Is there a way to contact you in order to buy a naked Action Man figure? I would like to buy one for my collection. I will check if you have an email posted.
If u use ca glue. Put the glue. Then spray Acelalator. U can layer the break and it will dry really fast. Then sand and sculpt. I used to fix my shogun warrior limbs
I'm forever blown away by what you're able to do with styrene. It's a shame you couldn't get the electronics fully working, but at least it does something now!
Off I go to see if Retro Tech was able to take it the rest of the way to restored!
Thanks. I always enjoy constructing things with styrene, and this was a really fun challenge.
When Dave breaks out the Milliput and the styrene, you know some magic is going to happen.
🤣 Thanks
Great job on the handle. Really interesting how you built up that corner. I like that the color shade is slightly off because it will be a subtle reminder of the effort you made to repair the damage.
Thank you! Cheers!
Holly Molly! I came here to see how you made the battery cover expecting you 3D printed it but WOW I did not expect to see you fabricate it by hand! I love that! My 3D printer is still in the box it was shipped in because I am a little afraid of the learning curve but also I just keep finding ways around having to print the items I need such as you did.
Thanks. I like to make as much by hand as I can. 3D prints are fine, but make for a boring video. And I also like to think anyone can have a go at copying what I do without the need for expensive equipment. Cheers
You've *REALLY* Outdone yourself on the Handle. i mean, that is some top notch modeling! you could literally be building whole new models from scratch with your skills! and i know i for one would buy something you made!
Thanks. The more you do the easier it gets. Not sure I could make a complete toy, but certainly can fix most complicated bits now.
@@toypolloi oh believe me. after seeing how you modeled that handle and battery cover, you could EASILY make your own Toy. even if it was a Sword or Cosplay type thing, or Robot or what have you. but you got the skills for certain. you should give it a try!
I was never a huge fan of the toy line but this sword was pretty epic! That battery cover work you did was superb, Dave. Can’t wait to watch the link to see how it all turns out on the electrics!😃👍
Thanks. It's actually a fun toy, if a bit noisy.
And battery covers are still one of my favourite fixes, they all have a unique shape to recreate,
Awesome job 😎👍
I enjoy making them. The idea is always the same, but the shapes vary so much.
Outstanding job as usual!!!!
Wow, thank you!
I’d look for a diagram of the board online and I’d personally unsolder all the wires and redo them all. Check that lightening button to make sure it’s not constantly making contact to the board as well. And finally, I’d invest in purchasing a 3D printer for stuff like the battery cover.
Yep. Like watching paint dry.
@@andrewmiller2904 The "Fun" would come from creating a digital model and the satisfaction of the 10th one fitting.
I think at some point a kid was playing a bit too rough with this sword and it wouldn't stop making the sounds, and they possibly tossed it onto the ground in frustration? The battery cover you built is absolutely fantastic, you can't even tell that it's a replacement!
Cool cooperation project. That makes so much fun to watch and to learn from you guys.
Thanks so much!
excellent work as always dave, when artists restore missing parts of paintings there's a technique used where the colors are stroked on like fine dashes, showing clearly its a repair
@Toy•Polloi there's a quick way to tell if the circuit board is the issue or not. All you have to do is remove the button from shell then resemble it and test it with the batteries. If it continues to make sound with the button removed from the shell, the circuit board is the issue but, if it stops making sound without the button, the button is the issue and it's making contact with the switch. Hope it helps 👍👍
one thing i learned while doing my own electronic project is that if you have a bad or wrong wire connection problem you can get the same problem you have here
Really enjoyed this video. You always do a great job when restoring these old toys. I had this sword as a kid and remember it being cheaply made at the time. You could tell the blade was fragile and not meant for hitting things lol. Keep up the great work and thanks for all the work you put in .
I am always impressed with your creativity. Excellent video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome work on that sword Dave, I'm pretty sure I had one of these as a kid 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Hey Dave
Well done 🙂
Take care
Such mysteries! Where'd the screw go on the circuit board? That's the kind of thing that makes me consider the long history of this fun object. Who had it? Did somebody attempt to fix it and failed, AND lost a screw? It makes me picture the previous owners and what they're doing now. Fun video!
Great Video Dave. Very excited to be working with you on this. I am still blown away by the repair and the work you do here on the channel. Astounding! Thanks so much for the opportunity to work together. Roger
Thanks Roger. Great working with you as well. Electronic toys are always something I stay away from as my skills are limited. Next time I have an issue I will be sending it your way! Cheers Dave
the job on the handle: fantastic
Thanks. It came out way better than I expected.
Wow that is awesome, I used to have this as a kid!!!
Getting spray colours which match can be a pain. What I ended up doing when I had problems was I found a place which mixes up custom paint colours for cars and took a sample of the colour I needed. Costs a bit more than an off the shelf colour but you can get a lot closer as they have sample cards which you can compare them against.
You’re så good at mixing paint… would have gone Humbrol bronze and Then mix and match and paint with a soft brush. Your skills certainly can do it.
I have the Havoc Staff from this line, well the top half anyway. The bottom is just a thing plastic tube made to look like a stick. Never did find this thing. It's a cool piece, great job man as always. got 80% there. Still a victory.
Thanks. I would like to get the Havoc staff to go with this some day. Check out the follow up video on Retro Tech repair to see him work on the parts I couldn't get going.
@@toypolloi Already on it bud.
It's probably obvious to say, but it'd be worth checking both sides of the board to see that nothing's shorted out over time.
Might also be worth assembling without the two offending buttons to see if they're the cause. If removing the buttons works, what may have happened (going from what I can see and other similar toys I've had to shut up before) is the rubber on the little press-down connectors perishes, and the buttons sorta droop into constant contact.
The battery cover and repair is absolutely excellent work!!
I had one of these, but I broke the blade off and painted it black with ancient Humbrol enamel paint that never really dried properly so I could use it as a PKE Meter prop.
That is really cool :) And I know what you mean about Humbrol paint never drying, I had that happen to me a few times as a youth.
Head down to the hobby shop. It looks like an old gold. U need to mix in some green. The sword def has a green tone throughout the gold
Wonderful work, as always. I’m curious, Dave - is there a reason you don’t invest in a low cost airbrush? You could custom mix paints, and the finish is much nicer than a spray can. Thanks for producing such cool content!
It sounds like it is the motion-sensitive sensor that is faulty, triggering repeatedly.
Interesting thing, despite the rest of the New Adventures toyline tanking this sword apparently sold absolute gangbusters and made Mattel a fortune. I guess kids just really love playing with cool looking light-up swords and don't care which property it comes from.
I've heard that as well. I really like the sword, and hope one day to get Skeletors Staff.
The electronics problem looks to me like a short on the lightning button. Pressing it does nothing as it is already permanently active. Pressing other button causes two circuits to become active which stops them both working as they are fighting each other. Releasing the button ends the conflict which starts up the sounds again from the shorted button.
there are lots of reasons why the buttons might not work correctly, including bad capacitors and broken solder joints (very hard to see with the naked eye sometimes), but my money is on those contact pads for the two upper buttons and the conductors in the switches; it might be as simple as cleaning everything with alcohol and a toothbrush/cotton bud. edit: just watched RTR's fix, he did a great job and got another subscriber :)
I agree. I would definitely replace the caps and reflow the solder joints along with a good clean of the buttons.
Maybe a clear coat on top… to make it shine.
Nice repair job . I will go and take a 'peek 'at Retro Tech Repair and i will ' poke ' the sub . 'Basic ' .😉 Thank you .
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Maybe the TH-camr, My Mate VINCE can help you with this toy hes really great at fixing electronic toys.
Agreed
Hello Mr toy polloi can I ask a question please. Is there anyway I can get scratches of chrome??? Any tip would be appreciated
Regards
Damon
my mom hated that thing, because it was noisy af and one day it suddenly "disappeared" 🤣
I'm sure that has happened to many a toy over the years.
Anyone else have the 'Quick, what can i do with the left over putty before it sets' panic, Every time?!
The hanger hole on your logo in the video should be black, that way it would look like it was punched out as most screen pillarboxing is black.
No.
Hello. New subscriber here. I'm so excited to have found your channel. Would it be possible to include the year of production for the toys you restore?
Thanks for subbing. I will try to remember that in future. Cheers
Here at USA and territories is very rare the Action Man figures. I realize there where you live England you find them easily. Is there a way to contact you in order to buy a naked Action Man figure? I would like to buy one for my collection. I will check if you have an email posted.
Have you replaced a sprout on a biker mice from mars?
Re-spray the entire handle?
Lemon ice crean?
Callipo!
I think you need a new brush for the plastic weld, that one looks a little ragged 🤣
They all end up like that in time. I'm fed up of replacing them so just use them until they really are unworkable.
If u use ca glue. Put the glue. Then spray Acelalator. U can layer the break and it will dry really fast. Then sand and sculpt. I used to fix my shogun warrior limbs