Gemmy Lifesize Santa Repair

[@kennyharkcom9224]

This is the first time I’ve seen one with the belt buckle like this. It’s very neat. The more you work in it the easier it gets. I was born the same year they started making them so I kinda grew up around them. I wish they were a club with these that way we could pass helpful tips, when it comes time to repair them.

[@sonyamartin7655]

A club with tips would be awesome! We picked one up at a thrift store. His neck moves, but his mouth doesn’t and he doesn’t dance. We checked the belt and gears and they both appear fine. Any other things to check? Thanks! Sonya

[@kennyharkcom9224]

@@sonyamartin7655 on the left ankle lift up the white material and you should see a little what I believe is called a potentiometer make sure it has 2 wires connected to it. If not find the second and solder it back on.

[@animatedchristmascollector3754]

@@sonyamartin7655 I’d check the board to make sure it’s not fired! If it is the components would be corroded

[@crittrkpr]

Thanks for the help. I have a 2002 model, same as yours. He sings but doesn't move. I will follow what you did and let you know.

[@animatedchristmascollector3754]

I’m repairing the exact same model right now aswell

[@holidaymaster82]

The speed controls in the right boot brotha 😂

[@holidaymaster82]

@Arthur Sardelari Parro yes

[@holidaymaster82]

@Arthur Sardelari Parro in the boot, should be the right one

[@beehappy9479]

Do you know if it’s common for these to stop dancing ? Do you know what best bands to use to put on the spinning motors? Thnx

[@holidayandhistory]

Beehappy$ it is quite common for these to stop dancing. Just simple wear on the animatronics. If someone used the wrong voltage plug it can fry the motherboard. I used rubber bands for the motor. A good fix that lasts a while. Thank you

[@thegemmycollector201andham2]

There is a speed dial on the right foot or left foot

[@crittrkpr]

How did you get the clothes off? I hate to cut the suit cause then I will need to sew it all back up.

[@holidayandhistory]

crittrkpr I just undid the staples that are stapled to the plastic chest bottom and and back. His arms were a little more tricky but you can undo the meck inside. Hope this helps.

[@lindileekildow7795]

How can u repair the motion censor

[@holidayandhistory]

Lindilee Kildow I am unfamiliar with the motion sensor. If I had to assume either the wires became disconnected or the motherboard fried. Sorry I couldn’t be much help. Thank you for your question.

[@lisaj.griffithtierney5054]

Use hot glue to put the pants on then whenever you need to you can just heat up the hot glue and take them off

[@gemmycollector2215]

The only reason why the mouth was not working at first was the latex was stuck to the plastic.

[@holidayandhistory]

gemmy collector221 must have been thank you

[@gemmyanimatroniccollector9831]

I’m gonna trade my Life size Dancing Santa with a friend who owns my local pizza parlor. He has the same Santa as mine but has a flat base. Mine will be more enjoyable for her.

[@mr.animatroniccollector7519]

How much was it boi

[@holidayandhistory]

Fazbear God $15 at Goodwill

[@animatedchristmascollector3754]

@@holidayandhistory 15?

[@animatedchristmascollector3754]

@@holidayandhistory I could get a sausage in Australia with that

[@animatedchristmascollector3754]

@@holidayandhistory here in Australia it cost 500 like bruh

[@desereestone]

I am going to fix my Santa

[@blakesheward1225]

I have gemmy industries 2004 life size 5 foot animated singing Santa rare variant

[@holidayandhistory]

Blake Sheward that’s pretty cool . Also have you ever seen a Santa with this belt design before? A lot of people said they never saw it. Thank you

[@blakesheward1225]

@@holidayandhistory yes i have

[@animatedchristmascollector3754]

@@holidayandhistory this belt design is actually quite rare! Your lucky to have him

[@C1sfreestyles]

Mines a native Americanor UK is that rare