Never Played 1976 TOMY Power Up Speedway - Hidden Issues Revealed!

🚗 Restoring a Mint Condition 1976 TOMY Power Up Speedway | Unused but Still Needed Repairs! 🏁
Join me as I dive into the restoration of a pristine, never-used 1976 TOMY Power Up Speedway, originally a Woolworth exclusive! Despite its mint condition and being 100% complete, this vintage gem had some surprising issues that needed fixing.
🔧 Hidden Flaws Revealed:
Even in its unused state, the Power Up Speedway had broken gears that needed replacing. Discover how I tackled these unexpected challenges to ensure the toy operates as smoothly as intended.
🧪 Mysterious Chemical Reaction:
Explore the intriguing case of the rubber tubing that had a chemical reaction with one of the tracks, despite being stored in a plastic bag. Learn how I resolved this issue using parts from another incomplete version of the game.
🧼 Restoration Process:
Watch as I meticulously clean and restore this classic toy, bringing it back to its former glory. Every step of the process is documented to show the care and attention to detail involved.
🏎️ Final Test Run:
Experience the thrill of the TOMY Power Up Speedway in action as I put the restored version to the test. See how it performs after all the repairs and adjustments.
🔍 Details and Close-Ups:
Get an up-close look at the intricate details of this vintage race game. Marvel at the craftsmanship and design that made the TOMY Power Up Speedway a beloved toy in its time.
🕰️ A Trip Down Memory Lane:
Whether you're a longtime fan of the TOMY Power Up Speedway or new to its charm, join me for a nostalgic journey as we revive this classic race game.
🛒 Available on eBay:
The other TOMY Power Up Speedway, restored in my previous video, is now available on eBay. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of vintage racing history!
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[@tarstarkusz]

I think this was actually a pretty good idea. It turns a passive toy that you can really only watch into an active toy with the ability to control the output in a way that requires some skill in timing.

[@RandiRain]

TOMY made a lot of those that just go up and ride down. This was a better idea. I don't know why they didn't do more of it.

[@outsider238]

This is awesome! I don't remember these but I'm sure my brother and I would have got one if we knew about them. Excellent refurbishing job! 😁

[@MusicalBox]

Fun toy. Thanks for sharing. I wonder what would happen if you let them all go by themselves (no help from the squeezing things). Would they be all relatively equal after, say, 20 laps?

[@RandiRain]

The other one I found that if you use some graphite, you can get them to work better.

[@generic53]

"Never been squeezed. Oh, yeah. Feels good to give the first squeeze." 😁

[@system11yt]

Plastic chemical reactions are unfortunately really common, I've seen a lot of vintage computers where hard plastic was touching rubber cables.

[@RandiRain]

I've seen it with these games too, but never through a plastic bag.

[@ian_b]

This is a cool toy, I think I'd have liked it as a kid. But it would probably be one that would cause frustration tantrums. Not in me of course, other players.

[@hotkeymuc]

Business idea: Fiber-reinforced 9 and 10 tooth gears! 😁 One can dream...

[@RandiRain]

Nice... I guess you could use metal ones though.

[@tarstarkusz]

@@RandiRain It might be a good idea to use metal replacement gears, at least for the small ones like the 10 tooth usually on the motor. They are extremely prone to the cracking.

[@unorthdoxcleric6953]

Awesome toy, did u get this on Ebay?

[@RandiRain]

I got all three on ebay.

[@rivards1]

Rather than a chemical reaction THROUGH the bag, I wonder if the chemical reaction was WITH the bag, where the contents were pressing it against the track.

[@RandiRain]

I've seen this many times. It's the tubes.

[@ian_b]

@@RandiRain The bag must be permeable to whatever gas causes the degradation.

[@michaelthomas3646]

would have thought "a never been used toy" would stand a better chance of the gears not splitting, depending on storage, like keeping the room the same temperature all year round rather than a loft or something which can vary massively between summer and winter. wow Saturday already, seems like only 4 days since the last Saturday, even though had a bad health week at the start by eating something that doesn't agree with me for weeks after.

[@RandiRain]

I'm sure it wasn't in stored in a climate-controlled area. The nylon gets brittle over time.

[@afberglund2764]

I opened old box of fishing gear from 80s and some plastics had become almost liquid. Weird.

[@mikebell2112]

3:15 😾😾

[@georgemartinezjr]

But weres the General Lee Car!!!

[@tarstarkusz]

Speaking of Sesame Street, the episodes we grew up watching are now labeled as not suitable for children and for viewing by old people only. (regular word causes autodelete) It's hard not to be cynical.

[@RandiRain]

Labeled by who? That's the question. Not labeled by anyone anybody should listen to. It's not like it's a law or anything.

[@tarstarkusz]

@@RandiRain By the Sesame Street people. It plays the message on the DVDs and it's on the box. You can find them right here on youtube with the warning in place.

[@RandiRain]

@@tarstarkusz So, by people no one should care about?

[@crushedcan5378]

why do gears even break if they arent used? they should be in exceptional quality not broken.

[@MusicalBox]

As you can see when Randi replaces one, they fit pretty tightly on the metal shaft. I guess that after years of being under pressure, the plastic finally gives up and splits.

[@michaelthomas3646]

@@MusicalBox not quite, it is more to do with storage, and heat/cooling process the metal heats up, it expands, which plastic doesn't do as effiecently, and that is why it cracks.and the reason why you hardly ever see the free rolling cogs crack is because the metal bar for example isn't under tension, like a cog on say a motor which needs a tight fit.

[@RandiRain]

Nylon gets brittle over time, especially with heat and dryness. Like musicbox said, they are under pressure. When they get brittle, they crack.