1960s Masudaya GEMINI X-5 Space Ship Restoration

[@grunthostheflatulent2613]

I'm 63 and I had one of these, and it brought a tear to my eye seeing this. Thanks for the memories.

[@tonycollazorappo]

Right, I know, I'm 63 as well.

[@riodaser5908]

Будьте здоровы сэр

[@luizgonzaga2816]

tenho 59 anos e estavo para escrever a mesma coisa , que coincidência !!!

[@vedatakcakoca4792]

I have too. in 1969 from Istanbul.

[@vedatakcakoca4792]

whit fire Ston,Liht.

[@Tmrfe0962]

You made a 62 year old man smile seeing this, I don’t recall having seen this, but most certainly had toys of this ilk…thank you, well done.

[@tonycollazorappo]

Same, I'm 63, I had a space toy named, Billy Blast Off. This kind of reminds me of it. I had many toys as a child, I can't remember them since it's been a long time ago, lol.

[@sorengiver5049]

64 here. I had one. I think😂

[@dusty_gusty]

Man, why did the kids in the 50-90's have the best toys

[@darkbulbs]

57 years old here and likewise

[@ProfessorHoax]

66 and here.

[@tomkingsley1929]

The commitment to that paintwork was mind-blowing!!

[@DavidPlass]

All those dots...

[@rosellabill]

@@DavidPlass I know. He probably just took at least two full days to make sure they were all done. And lined up right. He has such steady hands MAN. I love his personal enjoyment of his craft.

[@GlennTillema]

Yes, that was insane! For the first half of the video I wondered how he was going to restore the paint job and then it blew my mind once I saw his process.

[@Soapfish]

you said it!

[@RockerfellerRothchild1776]

​@@GlennTillemahe actually devalued the toy smh

[@cedarcrapids1707]

i wish my mother had given me half of the care and attention that you have given this 1960s japanese space toy

[@enriqueportalestapia4819]

Hugs for you ❤

[@LilMissMurder3409]

You're still here, friend - with internet access to watch relaxing vids like this. Your mother didn't do too terribly.

[@LolaLaRue-sq6jm]

My mother was also cruel so you have lots of sympathy coming to you. And so we persevere.

[@mr.badluck354]

I am sorry to hear that. Actually my father is terrible too so I understand how you feel. Sadly parents can't be chosen. But your future still belongs to you. You can create your good family. Once you are independent you are free. For now you have to well prepare for that moment. Awful parents might ruined your past, don't let them ruin your future.

[@bz5301]

Slap yourself for that comment! SMH

[@tyn999]

I'm impressed! You painted all those rivets one by one... And I didn't expect that astronaut spinning above the ship! 😅

[@katehucks774]

I’m curious if the spinning astronaut is original… The figure itself seems to be made out of plastic and seems modern, but the mechanism for spinning him looks like it was already there, so I’m guessing the original piece was missing and couldn’t be sourced? Or perhaps the mechanism was meant for something else that was missing?

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

​@@katehucks774 Yes, the original piece was missing and impossible to find alone

[@Soapfish]

I’m also impressed how he was able to do those rivets and not to mention the lines on the space station. And everything else. He’s a pro.

[@stevecann3394]

Brilliant 👍😀

[@Losermachine35]

Originally it was a spinning radar thing.

[@htsnt8194]

As a Japanese, I'm so proud that this toy is made in Japan.

[@kahvac]

Most toys like this were made in Japan way back when...they were the best !

[@waldo2635]

You guys made the best stuff. Thanks for that! I wish we could still buy Japanese products.

[@rustygrunert5316]

They made amazing toys back in the day.

[@jimringomartin]

Yes, the Japanese technology, design and quality unmatched. I bet it cost under $5.

[@siberian71]

Только японцы могли сделать игрушку с надписью США, и гордится этим 🤣

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

I restore things too but mate , to be honest , I don’t think I’m able to remake the paint you did to this toy ! Amazing 🤩

[@hyacinthlynch843]

This brought a tear to my eye. My younger brother, who passed away six months ago, had metal toys like this. I'm fairly certain my nephew still has two of them. Great work!

[@englishrobin96]

Honestly one of your most impressive restorations - lots of fine detail that you replicated excellently!

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Thank you very much😉

[@grubershmuel]

​@@OldThingsNeverDie- I might have already asked you this before... Do you have any fail videos? If so I think it would be interesting to see that kind of process

[@solitairesmith3553]

I am honestly amazed that any one could take apart, clean,and actually remember how to reassemble this piece. Total RESPECT ❤❤❤

[@paulclarke7571]

22:21...That anti-fall system is just GENIUS! Fantastic restoration job!

[@andysmith1996]

I wish he'd shown how it worked though. I'm guessing there was an electrical contact to that rocker system at the front.

[@dbmage]

@@andysmith1996 2:41 there is a "horizontal" wheel that is kept off the surface by the "bumps" (removed at 2:21). When those "bumps" are not touching a surface, the "horizontal" wheel touches the surface rotating the toy. :)

[@andysmith1996]

@@dbmage Ah, clever. Thanks!

[@phubans]

Both the original toy and the attention to detail that went into its restoration are nothing short of incredible. This toy was nearly 20 years before my time but it reminded me of similar toys that existed in the early 80s... I miss when toys were built with such amazing ingenuity.

[@GreenHatAnimation]

That mechanism for making sound is genius.

[@LarsSchmidtWeinreich]

Agree 😄 It's the funniest and most unexpected sound.

[@DemolitionManDemolishes]

I wonder how many adults have cursed at this genius 😁

[@souillonsousion8687]

@@DemolitionManDemolishes Yeah, the second he turned it on I pictured a child playing with this toy in a living room and his parents getting crazy because of it lmao

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Yes, the noise is unbearable after a few mintues 🤣🤣

[@R.Daneel]

@@DemolitionManDemolishes And how many previously harried now-grandparents have tried that in a store and both gone, "Oh, yep! We're getting THIS!"

[@kaari2271]

The fact that you used a stencil and an airbrush to reproduce the the ON / OFF for the switch is pretty much the ultimate statement on the level of care you put into these projects. The taping and spraying and hand detailing you did on the body is beyond impressive. As someone who had a career in printing and graphic design (both before and after the computerization of both fields), I’ve used a number of these tools myself, both at work and projects at home and on automobiles. Being self taught, I’m inspired by your knowledge and craftsmanship. Thanks so much for sharing this fantastic labor of love with us. Kudos, my friend.

[@NTRprojects]

Congrats on the best Toy Restoration ever presented on KZbin. Amazing...AMAZING Work

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Thanks, mate 😉

[@pinballrockstar]

I restore tin toys for over 3 decades now. blown away by your skills,when this type of litho oxydizes,the toy is done in my opinion. You look at it with a different almost artistic eye,i really learned something here,thanks

[@francispalmer9737]

What a great toy and an absolutely superb restoration. Thank you Old Things.

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Thank you Francis 😉

[@easilyamused4807]

I’m so glad there are people in this world who understand the importance of retaining history and how cool we used to be.

[@perkins1439]

I'm 63 and it looks Like a lot of people my age are watching This class a total restoration 👍

[@rehanansari505]

Sir would you like to give me some advice from your 63 years.

[@lynn69jackson]

I'm 55 and an early Gen Xer. My big brother is 61 and one of the late boomers so I grew up playing with his toy cars and other vehicles made like this when he stopped playing with them. It brings me happiness to see a toy restored to its former glory.

[@鏡音桜-y6c]

とても素晴らしい作業ですね！！ 今年99になる祖母が 「自分が子供の頃はこういうのが多かった、今の人がこんなに綺麗にしてくれてると嬉しいね」と 喜んで見てました！！ 日本語ですみません💦

[@alaincristien4653]

A sweet memory. It was my gift for my birthday in 1969

[@belalanglautfu02ku74]

gcchejegfef🎉

[@michaelrosenberg2420]

I have seen restoration before. NEVER have a seen such meticulous work! I found myself saying out loud " NO WAY!!" Remarkable craftsmanship. Exacting detail with perfect results. Well Done!!!

[@philipbrailey]

I agree 100%

[@mehpekmezci]

This restoration deserves a big applause. 👏👏

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Thank you 👏

[@JTHH_YouTube]

Excellent skill, craftsmanship, attention to detail, patience, and heart to restore classics like this!

[@christoth5621]

I've got to say, I have watched a fair amount of great restoration videos, but this one blew me away. Your attention to detail, not only on the mechanical workings of this toy, but the paint job and recreation of the decals, was absolutely amazing. Stellar work!

[@mercedesvan-doors34]

I'm 60 and I remember toys like this, the level of detail in this restoration is remarkable so good to see.

[@MatthewUrso]

I was impressed when the pulled off the tiny pinstripe tape for the grid. Subscribed when the marker came out for the rivits

[@pohkeee]

Me too! OMG I wish my hand was that steady!

[@patriciau6277]

I love those old toys!! I found myself smiling through this whole video!❤️😁👍🏼

[@allenframe739]

I had one of these as a child. Amazing little toys. I still have the western locomotive engine I was given 60 years ago. It could use gentle restoration.

[@АлексейТищенко-ч5щ]

У этого мастера, наверное уже целый музей чудесных поделок. Это просто Великолепно!!! Спасибо за Ваши видео!!!

[@shopwornbear1171]

FINALLY! A channel that features skill, craftsmanship and the basic premise that shows you "the right tools for the right job"! I really LOVE that you powder coat the majority of this project. As a person that knows full well how fragile spray paint can be before it's had 30 days to fully cure, it's great seeing someone make that extra effort to put a durable finish on his work. Not saying spray paint is junk, but for things that are going to be knocked about, you cannot beat powder coating. Your use of spay paint on the finer details is PERFECTO! Chef's kiss! Your handwork with the "rivets"...I'm gob-smacked at how well you applied that marker finish. Awesome job!

[@joannfuhrer3114]

Far and away the best finishing work I've ever seen. Beautiful restoration. Thank you for sharing your workmanship with us.

[@RetroJack]

Brilliant! I would've been so stoked to have something like that when I was a kid in the '70s!

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

I was not born in the 70's, but the kids were lucky at this time indeed. 🤠

[@jeffvk4se542]

First battery operated toy I had as a toddler - Grandma bought on a trip to Japan. Well done and thanks for the memories 🙂

[@shemp308]

I had one like this as a child! And it was my favorite toy. As a fact, it took 40 years to find one on eBay! And it is almost mint condition. It is on a shelf in my ah den, and it still brings a smile remembering the hours I played with the original one. That is really nice work on this.

[@LarissaVeloso-Planttubber]

Whenever I'm having a sh***y day I just come to this channel. Watching people fixing stuff in incredibly comforting when some situations in your life can't be fixed. Keep up the great work!

[@nortonics5745]

I'm 62 and when I grow up I want to be just like you!

[@RX-8GT]

I love this comment😂, it’s awesome!! 😎

[@lindyhoppingfool]

It is clear you are a master painter. The precision location of the white dots which were most likely hand painted at the factory by Japanese craftsman using a brush and your reproduction using a pen was amazing. I too am 62 and remember these "cheap" toys in the store still being out of reach for my family. I love them now more than ever. When in Japan, I saw many on shelves as displays of the kinds of toys that excited the Japanese as well. As interesting is the boxes they came in. The original Japanese market boxes are as cool as you might imagine.

[@madmanmechanic8847]

I dont give out complements very often because people cant even reply and say a simple thank you. Nobody has manners anymore. I do Marine repair and restore Muscle cars. The restoration process is off the charts from one tradesman to another suburb bravo mate bravo job well done! It was jaw dropping love these old battery operated toys.

[@lifewithoutbigbrother355]

Thank you lol

[@lifewithoutbigbrother355]

Thanks lol

[@AndrewKelly-q9x]

As other commenters I had this very same toy as a child 60 years ago. Absolutely brilliant to see the work and expertise of another stunning restoration.All the way through I was thinking “Hope the space walking astronaut is remembered “ Sure enough you nailed it. Awesome.

[@ttwong3129]

Thanks for restoring this toy. Watching your video really brings back my memory of playing the exact same one when I was a kid.

[@mikeanderson2730]

Beutiful restoration of a truly unique toy from a lost era. Thank you for make it an original restore instead of taking shortcuts. You, Sir, are one of the very few who can call themselfs "Toymaker" as a profession.

[@vasilisarris6717]

I loved the restoration, especially where you used the paint marker to paint the rivets.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@kathimorrical9912]

Yeah, THAT part impressed me immensely! I would have had to take a few breaks, or just given up, I would have been trembling. Kudos!!

[@TheFabrik]

Such a huge amount of work !!! For a perfect result. Thank for bringing this toy back to life. Delightful video ❤️

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Thank you my friend 😉🤭

[@hakancelik3364]

Very clean and masterfully done.I congratulate you for bringing a beautiful toy to life.

[@DanielKay06]

The levels of patience, care and detail for restauration videos like this is always astonishing :D

[@melaniebethscott8368]

Gorgeous restoration! I had forgotten how thorough you were and was half afraid you'd just scrub up the body shell and be done. When you sand blasted it I was like "YAAAAASSS!!" 😂

[@KindredBrujah]

Samesies.

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Honestly, I have thought to keep the body like it was and just varnish it but I told myself "Come on, you can do it" 😆

[@KindredBrujah]

@@OldThingsNeverDie- It was worth it! Looks lush being properly redone.

[@frankierzucekjr]

This is so cool. Well done with that paint job too, bud. You hit it outta the park, bravo 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@CaptK-py8rq]

Hand of a brain surgeon by day, restoration aficionado by night! Holy cow! Those dots couldn't be any straighter with a computer! Thank you for sharing all your incredible and totally amazing restorations!

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Thank you very much😉

[@timothyhall861]

Hi I'm 67 and I vaguely Remember having one of these...I especially remember the Lights on the side moving back and forth mechanically...Your skill Rivals that of the original creators perhaps even surpassing them...Great Job

[@pedazodeboludo]

Wow painting all those rivets!

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

I told myself "don't tremble, don't tremble" 😅😆

[@kevmanprometheus4954]

Great video. I subscribed because you were honest. You didn't coat your restoration project in powdered orange chalk to make it look rusty before you started and I salute you for that.

[@citystars1117]

Making all those white dots by hand is the most insane but impressive shit I’ve seen. Damn. They came out perfectly straight.

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Straight, straight... Don't look too closely 😂😂

[@citystars1117]

@@OldThingsNeverDie- lmfao good enough at least! Hahaha incredible job!

[@Lucien86]

Ha! I know the secret - the layer of clear coat underneath. Make a mistake and clean it off. That is a totally amazing quality paint job..

[@mazinman3]

What a great little toy. It looks expensive in its day. You did an incredible job in your restoration. Well done!

[@MrSmith-hd8od]

This was spectacular restoration work! I had a toy vaguely similar to this in the late 60's, "Billy Blastoff" I think it was called. A white plastic Space Craft, a moon crawler, I think a Saucer, and a bunch of ancillary parts, all powered by batteries you put in the astronaut's backpack/oxygen case on his spacesuit. Haven't thought about that in decades!😊

[@dionlindsay2]

Almost as beautiful as the restoration and the ingenuity of how the toy works, must be your workshop. So many tools, so many ingredients, all seemingly perfect for the job at hand. Wonderful!

[@SamJones-qs2cw]

Wow! That has got to be the most meticulous and amazing restoration. I’ve ever seen! How I wish toys could still be made as high-quality and as fun as this nowadays.👍

[@mr.badluck354]

I build plastic models so I understand the tape masking part is really a chore. It takes time so much that I can't really do now. That paintwork is marvelous. Great video by the way.

[@emmagrove6491]

Wow. Masterful work. Love those old Atomic Age space toys.

[@happydrumming]

A work of art. I felt as if I were there. TY for being able to restore beautiful things.

[@sly2392]

the hands of a surgeon. excellent work sir. 🚀

[@mungethekpopstan]

this is so calming to watch, all the care and attention to detail that you put into restoring this is truly incredible

[@vickiefowler1429]

It looks awesome... but, I couldn't help notice that the colored light covers were arranged green, yellow, red originally and green, red, yellow at the end. That's just my OCD kicking in! Nice job! I can believe it took a month to complete. That was a lot of detailed work.

[@Primal_Chaos]

That's what I thought to, until I went back to the original start of the video. Before part at 0:02 clearly does show Green, Red, Yellow order of lights.

[@mitsudrei]

❤😢 feel touched by what you did, and I laughed that you always have the unthinkable tools and ways to do it. Most of all, I am Very Glad that people like you EXIST!

[@rrad8106]

I have missed your videos! This is beautiful!!!

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Thank you very much 😉

[@dagim6699]

Te agradezco profundamente haber subido éste video, me trajo un hermoso recuerdo de mi infancia temprana, calculo que de principios de los 70'. Éste mismo juguete me lo regaló una tía muy querida para mí que ya hace años que no está, pero éste juguete permanecerá por siempre dentro de mis más entrañables recuerdos. El trabajo de restauración es sencillamente genial y se nota la pasión y la prolijidad de la restauración en todos los detalles. Me emocionó mucho!!! Gracias y saludos desde Argentina

[@davidebellini2694]

WOW! GREAT JOB!! I had similar toys when I was a child, and I NEVER thought sound would be created in that way!!

[@merkichemohamed3020]

This game reminds me of my beautiful childhood and the most beautiful era that passed in my life....I experienced beautiful memories while watching this video. Thank you

[@anthonylangley8717]

That’s a lot of rivets!

[@chrissharp5073]

This is one of the best restorations ive ever seen. Attention to detail is outstanding. Well done for sharing.

[@freedomwriter1995]

You didn't test to see if there was lead in the original paint.

[@7BI0Vx4]

He may have without filming it so it can't be said that he didn't. Don't jump to conclusions.

[@vincenzoerriquenz2356]

Astonishing work of restoration, the accuracy of details are Amazing!👌🏽✨

[@thejonathandoan]

This is WONDERFUL!!! The toy looks so cool, and your restoration/paint work is phenomenal!! This toy reminds me of the Robin Williams film "Toys". I want to watch it now! Thank you for the video.

[@philipbrailey]

Wow! This is the best one I’ve ever seen. Fantastic toy. Would love to have one. They were so good back then.

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

It warms my heart to see the care taken to bring these old items back to new again.

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

@BrianEugeneLee-xq2hy 😀👍

[@LilacUnderworld]

What a fantastically clever little toy and brilliant restoration; you gave it a new life!

[@jaybee9708]

Stunning restoration! Thank you for sharing this,. Inspirational.

[@rickcurtis2983]

Miraculous restoration....amazing work on a toy we dreamed of in the 60's!!

[@davidmccann9811]

The level of different skills involved here is amazing.

[@saulbarron4824]

Back in the day that little toy would have been the world to almost every little boy!

[@HolidaySarge]

As I saw the lights at the side I suddenly remembered I got this in the sixties for my birthday! Thanks for bringing back memories!😊

[@jsbllrt]

The toy and the restoration, two masterpieces!

[@simonfunwithtrains1572]

The disassembly shows the complex nature of these toys in the design and manufacture so many parts for what was in its day not overly expensive item. It's not surprising the Japanese ended up leading the world in manufacturing. well done on a complex restoration.

[@charleshendrix3820]

The paint and craftsmanship is amazing.

[@twillison8824]

I used to paint vehicles, dabbled in pinstriping for a few years, and I've built probably 100 model kits. Now, I said all that to say this. BRAVO 👏 👏 👏

[@daverage4729]

The restoration was impressive but I'm more than impressed with how you marked out the paint job....not to mention the steady hand you must have had to apply all those white dots. Bravo sir!!!

[@martinmcconville8401]

Watched the entire restoration and enjoyed it immensely. Gave me a warm nostalgic feeling inside . Well done sir !

[@alexvideosAR]

Restauración nivel Dios, los remaches me volví loco, no puede ser. Y ese juguete japonés es de otra galaxia. Diría único. Felicitaciones maestro. Saludos de 🇦🇷

[@ChrisHessert]

Wow - the detail on the exterior restoration is incredible!

[@NolaGal2601]

Your attention to detail is unparalleled!!

[@jameslawhorn1905]

The way you restore a toy like this is so awesome !!

[@kazuos2669]

Toys for this age are full of dreams. Thank you for your great work. 👍

[@pedrorevette3733]

A meticulous and impeccable restoration job, with a surprising result. Congratulations!

[@gmpzgxw]

When I covered the car cover with a blaster, I was worried about what would happen to the paint and design of the front, but I was impressed by the use of thin tape and posca to bring the design back to life. You've done a good job! bravo

[@gmpzgxw]

翻訳アプリを用いています、おかしな英語だったらごめんなさい

[@SledDog5678]

Love, love, LOVE this!!! Amazing restoration!!!

[@DGAWDGAW]

I am always in awe at the amount of thought and engineering put in those toys.

[@gruvhagen]

Took me 10 minutes until I notice I was not seen "my mechanics" incredible, this channel is identical

[@Robothut]

The insane amount of work paid off in a great looking and working toy. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@HectorDiaz-rl7jk]

Totally Awesome. Loved the different functions; lights, movement, floating astronaut, and anti-fall system. Great restoration job- very beautiful!!!

[@angelagilliland5659]

Oh my word that is so stinking cute. I love seeing treasures like this being brought back to their former glory. You did a wonderful job and thank you so much for sharing. My Husband would have had an absolute fit over this. He would be 69 now.