He came together really well in the end and was well worth the effort considering his age. Maybe the fabric could have been dyed but I don't think it would have added a great deal to a toy that's meant to have been loved and well played with. Some toys just look better not mint. Great vid and your braver then me;-)
Myself and my Brother both had one of these each. The uniform as I remember wasn't much darker than your faded one as I remember. But age does cloud my memory a bit. I was about 7 or 8 when I had mine about 45 years ago.
I remember having this lone ranger toy, but the one I had came with silver and the lone ranger in a boxed set, funny how you remember things like that from your childhood.
I’m repairing a Lone Ranger . The elastic stretched so I have to go into the chest cavity and the upper legs as well. My Rangers trousers crotch is unraveling so I need to sew it up. This figure has been in the box for a long time and the cardboard has rubbed into his clothing, so I’m gonna try to wash them very gently. Thanks for your video now I know what I’m gonna be getting into
since the figure is clothed, instead of gluing it back together, put a tight undershirt or tape it across the chest incase you have to crack it to repair it again.
Dont know if you know this already. Another viable solution, particularly in regards to the Marx Gabriel Lone ranger figure, was simply to replace the head using a healthier method. The Lone Ranger figure is usually the most expensive to buy in good condition, but all MG figures from this range used exactly the same body mould. Buying a decent cheap alternative, like the Red Sleeves figure for example. Ive bought unclothed examples with good joints for less than £10. All you have to do is use a hair dryer around the next for about 30 seconds or so, and the neck will be soft enough to remove. A lot less brutal than trying to split it. Repeat on both dolls and swap heads.
Also there’s seller on Ebay called Zolotronics. They sell remade Lone Ranger outfits from £18. Add in a tenner shipping and its a fairly cost effective way to get your LR looking mint again.
+Toy Polloi Actually I'm not sure. I just know there were tons of the dolls around back in the day (Spiderman, Hulk, Batman, etc) and seeing this Lone Ranger (as well as your Steve Austin) repairs made me think of them.
+TheNightBadger I have done a few videos in the past about fixing the knees and putting them back together when the rubber bands fail. Check out my old videos.
Dying could work? The fabric is in fairly poor condition so could just make it worse. I recently split a motu figure as well, I'm getting better at it now.
Do you think you could -- or should -- try and dye the pieces of clothing so that you can bring some of that color back? Also, I'm really curious as to see your spare parts storage!
I think the fabric maybe to old and thin to dye. Didn't want to risk ruining it as I didn't have another to test it on. My spare parts is just a lot of bit in boxes. Sounds more exciting than it is.
I don't remember him having a red scarf. (That must have been the first thing I lost.) Is it just a piece of red fabric or is there something special about it? I wonder if you had considered trying a Tonto figure or if you had any suggestions for cleaning the suede-like fabric of Tonto's outfit.
Hey Dave. I realise this video was done quite some time ago, but I have a Tanto figure and horse from when I was a kid. Unfortunately. One of his hands are broken. I was wondering if there is a way to fix just the hand without replacing the entire arm. Would be nice if it was still some what posable when it was fixed. If you have any suggestions I would greatly apreciate it. Thanks in advance, and please keep making these videos. They are fantastic.
Glue and sonic welding - the enemies of the toy restorer. I had a Lone Ranger, and it was a lovely toy, as long as you remembered it wasn't Action Man. The joints were weak, the ankles especially, but as the figure had tight boots, it wasn't a problem. The problem was the hands. They were soft plastic, that held his pistols properly, but the harder plastic of his forearms seemed to cut away at the wrists over time, and they would eventually fall out. Both of the hands of my figure ended up being glued in place with Uhu, Bostik or similar. I swapped him for a Matchbox 'Fighting Furies' pirate, Captain Peg-leg, I seem to recall. Now THERE was a cool toy.
Hi. Is there any way to make the legs on the Lone Ranger's horse, Silver, more firm? Mine is a bit loose and won't stand upright on the base stand. Thank you
if you ever want to hear a hour rant about how the Johnny Depp lone ranger movie isn't a real lone ranger movie bring that film up to my dad, a lone ranger fan since he was 10, he turned the movie off after about twenty minutes.
Lol it looked like you were giving the Lone Ranger a operation.Poor guy! When you took ur knife to him,it would of been so funny if you had sound affects of him screaming,get away from me you madman!!! lol
So proud to be a part of this restoration. I will wear my badge proudly. Great job. Looking forward to the next time I can help out.
Thanks for you help John. It was all worth it in the end. Another figure saved.
Dude you rock myself and my dad are stoked thank you so so much
Classic old figure! Great job Toy Polloi
Thanks. Makes a change from star wars for me.
70's / 80's best toys ever....glad I was around for these :) thanks for sharing!
He came together really well in the end and was well worth the effort considering his age. Maybe the fabric could have been dyed but I don't think it would have added a great deal to a toy that's meant to have been loved and well played with. Some toys just look better not mint. Great vid and your braver then me;-)
I'm not sure the fabric would have stood up to dying. It's pretty thin and sun damaged. I like the aged look on him. Suits his cowboy ways.
Myself and my Brother both had one of these each. The uniform as I remember wasn't much darker than your faded one as I remember. But age does cloud my memory a bit. I was about 7 or 8 when I had mine about 45 years ago.
Amazing! I just bought a couple of these figures ,ive gotta fix lone rangers rope hip action..thanks for the help
I remember having this lone ranger toy, but the one I had came with silver and the lone ranger in a boxed set, funny how you remember things like that from your childhood.
I’m repairing a Lone Ranger . The elastic stretched so I have to go into the chest cavity and the upper legs as well. My Rangers trousers crotch is unraveling so I need to sew it up. This figure has been in the box for a long time and the cardboard has rubbed into his clothing, so I’m gonna try to wash them very gently. Thanks for your video now I know what I’m gonna be getting into
great job ! i had one of these as aa kid !!
since the figure is clothed, instead of gluing it back together, put a tight undershirt or tape it across the chest incase you have to crack it to repair it again.
you have to cut it open with a razor saw, I use cy girls 1/ 6 scale hands they close size to a male hand that's 1/ 7.5 scale
+rgd963 I'll check those out. Thanks.
Great Job!!!
Dont know if you know this already. Another viable solution, particularly in regards to the Marx Gabriel Lone ranger figure, was simply to replace the head using a healthier method.
The Lone Ranger figure is usually the most expensive to buy in good condition, but all MG figures from this range used exactly the same body mould. Buying a decent cheap alternative, like the Red Sleeves figure for example. Ive bought unclothed examples with good joints for less than £10. All you have to do is use a hair dryer around the next for about 30 seconds or so, and the neck will be soft enough to remove. A lot less brutal than trying to split it. Repeat on both dolls and swap heads.
A decent Stanley knife and strong blade should work, I've worked with a carpet fitter and what you can use them for is amazing
very interesting video, another great save
Thanks
Damn this is one brutal restoration lol
Also there’s seller on Ebay called Zolotronics. They sell remade Lone Ranger outfits from £18. Add in a tenner shipping and its a fairly cost effective way to get your LR looking mint again.
Great job!
Hmm... I'd be interested to see you try some Mego repairs.
What sort of things need fixing in those? They seem easy to take apart.
+Toy Polloi Actually I'm not sure. I just know there were tons of the dolls around back in the day (Spiderman, Hulk, Batman, etc) and seeing this Lone Ranger (as well as your Steve Austin) repairs made me think of them.
+TheNightBadger I have done a few videos in the past about fixing the knees and putting them back together when the rubber bands fail. Check out my old videos.
+Toy Polloi I forgot about those! I think because I always associate Mego with Superhero's (and Planet of the Apes).
Thanks man!
You can dye the faded fabric.
this is great, nice work, maybe use this fix on the Thundercat figures. is it worth re dying the faded clothing if possible?
Dying could work? The fabric is in fairly poor condition so could just make it worse. I recently split a motu figure as well, I'm getting better at it now.
Do you think you could -- or should -- try and dye the pieces of clothing so that you can bring some of that color back?
Also, I'm really curious as to see your spare parts storage!
I think the fabric maybe to old and thin to dye. Didn't want to risk ruining it as I didn't have another to test it on.
My spare parts is just a lot of bit in boxes. Sounds more exciting than it is.
I don't remember him having a red scarf. (That must have been the first thing I lost.) Is it just a piece of red fabric or is there something special about it? I wonder if you had considered trying a Tonto figure or if you had any suggestions for cleaning the suede-like fabric of Tonto's outfit.
The scalf is a sewn along the edge so more than just a simple piece of fabric. I may do j Tonto in future. I would have to look into cleaning suede.
Hey Dave. I realise this video was done quite some time ago, but I have a Tanto figure and horse from when I was a kid. Unfortunately. One of his hands are broken. I was wondering if there is a way to fix just the hand without replacing the entire arm. Would be nice if it was still some what posable when it was fixed. If you have any suggestions I would greatly apreciate it. Thanks in advance, and please keep making these videos. They are fantastic.
Interesting. Very good job! :D
Have you thought about dying the cloth? Also, I am scratching my head about tightening the elastic. Any Ideas? well done, Love your videos.
Watch part three to find out 😁
@@toypolloi I saw it, but I was hoping to figure a way not to break open the body to tighten the legs.
thanks
wood burning exacto blades would probably be a useful tool for this job.
Also, I have a question. How does lighter fluid help with cleaning plastic? Like, what does it contain for it to work as a cleaning fluid/liquid? :o
Glue and sonic welding - the enemies of the toy restorer. I had a Lone Ranger, and it was a lovely toy, as long as you remembered it wasn't Action Man. The joints were weak, the ankles especially, but as the figure had tight boots, it wasn't a problem. The problem was the hands. They were soft plastic, that held his pistols properly, but the harder plastic of his forearms seemed to cut away at the wrists over time, and they would eventually fall out. Both of the hands of my figure ended up being glued in place with Uhu, Bostik or similar. I swapped him for a Matchbox 'Fighting Furies' pirate, Captain Peg-leg, I seem to recall. Now THERE was a cool toy.
I lightly bleached the LR clothes to white , then used Dylon light blue dye ,back to New
Hi. Is there any way to make the legs on the Lone Ranger's horse, Silver, more firm? Mine is a bit loose and won't stand upright on the base stand. Thank you
I'm sure there is. It's not one I've worked on. But I have plenty of tips for fixing loose limbs in other videos.
Help me Toy Polloi you're my only hope! The arms fell off my 1978 Darth Vader Jumbo Figure, what do I do?
Watch my videos on. Wampa and Rancor arm repair. Use those techniques.
Toy Polloi Thanks! I had to get a new arm because one of the old ones has cracks in it, your method worked great! Thanks again!
Why not just replace the hands at the wrists? A bit of careful dremeling seems preferable to all this. Amazing work, though.
They are built in a way you can't do that and keep the movement in the hands.
Gotcha. That is one tiny sink!
Could you dye the clothing? It seems like just Blue cloth.
Carry on watching the series and find out 😎
I did. 😂🙄
Cool! It worked pretty well.
Good fella is Ant Squires
if you ever want to hear a hour rant about how the Johnny Depp lone ranger movie isn't a real lone ranger movie bring that film up to my dad, a lone ranger fan since he was 10, he turned the movie off after about twenty minutes.
sgf129 Cool, I'm gonna need your Dad's address, number, and cereal number. Thanks.
My clothes went all brown and the blue went in the wash
Lol it looked like you were giving the Lone Ranger a operation.Poor guy! When you took ur knife to him,it would of been so funny if you had sound affects of him screaming,get away from me you madman!!! lol
Toy polloi please help! Check out my latest video. It has to do with a Lone Ranger toy.
You'll have to split that open to fix the legs. They need re stringing.
i don't mean to sound rude, but what the hell good is a sink that size? :)
It's a draining sink next to my main sink. Didn't seem worth filling up the main sink to wash such a tiny outfit.
Toy Polloi ah. i was gonna say.... never heard of a draining sink, must be one of those european deals, like bidets, lol.
They are common all over the world. It's nothing fancy :D
Toy Polloi lol.
wash up, rinse over drainer, seems simple... what, did they think you borrowed barbie spin / tumble drier ?
Great Job!