Polly Pocket Case Restoration - RetroBrighting / Reverting Sun Damage + 3D Printed Minis

[@babyshowerhazard]

You don't give yourself enough credit, those little set pieces are so cute! I may not know a whole lot about 3d modeling, but I think you did great! I'm sure it took you hours just to make these little pieces, but it adds so much more charm to the final product😊

[@Just1Nora]

"If this is vintage, then I am ancient." I felt that deep in my soul. 😂 A friend I recently reconnected with from almost 20 yrs ago said to me the other night, "You ever feel weird that people our age and younger have kids by now? I don't feel that old!" We're both childless and don't plan on having kids, but we could definitely agree that we don't feel anywhere as old as we're supposed to, mentally anyway. 😅 I'm happy with my role as the cool auntie: play buddy, provider of sound advice, explainer of difficult concepts, and confidant. I'm happy with just my fur babies. I told my parents years ago, after one of my nieces was born, that grandcats is probably all they should expect from me. 😂 I've come to the conclusion that adults are just kids in bigger bodies and with more life experience and (usually) better judgment. I still have times when I think, "I need an adult!" Then I realize...I AM the adult! 😱

[@ReillyReillyReilly]

Wow, I've never seen sun damage that bad before!

[@somethinginnocuousindahouse]

you do yourself a disservice by saying the materials are forgiving, you are very talented and patient

[@ZeASK]

I really appreciate you showing the whole process even when things don't go to plan. It turned out great!

[@aliwilson4130]

This project came out wonderful. You did a great job of overcoming obstacles. I always liked that they put Polly in a tuxedo instead of a red dress for this compact.

[@pixywings]

I have that compleat set! It's one of my favorites! It always makes me a little bit sad to see something this neglected and damaged. I'm glad you were able to restore some life to this beautiful little ring case.🥰 I'm really impressed with your Blender skills. That Piano alone! 😲 "If this is vintage, I am ancient." - I felt that in my soul!

[@slytheringingerwitch]

I have to say I was fascinated by the 3d designing part and I hope that if you can, you can sell the files as a finished product. Amazing and I haven't even got to the end yet.

[@jessversus]

Came here to say the same! I know nothing about 3-d design or printing but this is a whole other dang skill set and it looks so tedious and difficult to learn!

[@sixoftwelve6363]

You must have such a steady hand! I’m always fascinated watching you paint such tiny pieces!

[@MewGirlZ]

My older sister had a couple of these old polly pocket sets! I loved playing with them and all their tiny pieces! I'm so nostalgic for these kinds of things. Also those tiny models you made for the accessories are brilliant! I learned a thing or two about 3D modeling on the computer when I was in college and I did NOT have the patience for it. Kudos for doing such a great job, because they fit in the set perfectly! The first retrobright job may have been a bust for now, but don't let it discourage you too much. The final product is amazing and I can't wait to see what you do with the first one. 😊

[@ilovestrongheroines1999]

I think you did really impressively with the blender designing tbh! It seems like the kind of thing you could fiddle about with for hours and have a hard time making into a cohesive piece, so the fact you ended up with such cute little stuff is impressive in and of itself.

[@Jhud69]

I love the 3D printer because it actually prints pretty cleanly. Bit of a pet peeve of mine is when people just get a cheap 3D printer and sell prints (of models that usually don't even belong to them n the first place) and just sell the raw product with tons of these lines, not even bothering to sand them a bit. I know that's the difference between filament vs resin printing but idk, I personally wouldn't sell something that looks so unfinished and I'm also not compelled to pay for something like that either. Your miniatures look great even without the sanding honestly!

[@lauragregory9436]

Awesome video! If you cant restore the overdone Polly Pocket case then you can always customise the Case. Like a room in a museum with a mummified Polly being studied by Egyptologist Polly etc Edited because something went wrong.

[@fernbrisot325]

So stinkin' cute. I am not a Pony or PP fan, but I just love listening to you and watching you work your magic. Making those lil miniatures is really awe-inspiring.

[@myahgloom4717]

I just found my old polly pockets from 27 years ago!! Thank you for this video!!!!

[@mistingwolf]

I'm not usually big on jazz or swing, but dangit if The Scam didn't have my foot tapping the entire time! XD I might come around yet. Loved getting to see all the modeling and painting! Even though you had a couple of failures, I'd say this is an overall success!

[@rosy1586]

Yes yes yes love it. I love how you’re trying new stuff. Get it girl.

[@samanthadean1083]

Well, I guess most of my toys (and myself) are vintage, considering I was born in the eighties… I think this turned out beautifully!!! Great job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Just1Nora]

Same here...😅 Late eighties for me, but it's difficult because I don't *feel* old. At least not mentally...I have fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions, so my body has felt old since childhood... When I realize that kids born in the new millennium are already legal adults I definitely feel my age! 😂

[@ballschewable7165]

great video as always, i really loved that 3d modeling part! that was weirdly relaxing and fun to watch, hopefully in the future more projects use 3d printing, i'd love to see more blender footage. also those minis looked so hard to paint at that scale so congrats for making it look so clean :D

[@fikanera838]

This is so adorable! I love Polly Pocket! Well done on such a nice result! 💜🎹🦜

[@sandwich3044]

You did good in blender tbh, i know it's hard to praise ourselves haha, but you did great. It was mostly primitives too, and looks like they printed amazing and without issues! So perfect for the job intended! It be interesting to see what you would do with sculpting in blender one day. Gotta say, its def better with tablet with pen pressure tho, for more delicate details. Anyway! Thanks for sharing your process, I'm a huge fan of your videos, and though you can be very hard on yourself, I find that relatable and a bit comforting! And you always give a lot of details about supplies and processes, so we get to learn new things! Cheers with your upcoming projects!

[@tabbyscreativecorner3645]

Your minis are so cute! You did a lovely job on the painting❤

[@freyarobin]

This is amazing! Would love to see more Polly Pocket restorations!

[@sexyjellyfish82]

I love your videos so much. They’re so soothing. You do fantastic work and you don’t give yourself enough credit.

[@AwkwardBirb]

Now I know how my parents felt every time I called something from the 70’s “vintage” 😂

[@art-eroflore]

Wow, this is such a great video! I love seeing people 3D sculpt, I desperately wish I had that 3D printer- I have a project I'm going to try and get printed at my local library, but they just have a standard PLA which I think is not as neat as resin prints and can't be as tiny. I can't wait to see what you decide to do with the other polly pocket case, if anything! Its a great opportunity to make like a custom. This might be a silly idea but the first thing that jumped into my mind was a stadium... a pokemon stadium. I mean, Polly Pocketmon, am I right?! Anyways, congrats on the patreon, all I can do for support is like and comment on the video but good luck with it

[@Just1Nora]

Your library has a 3D printer?! That's amazing! Is it free? One idea is to get something printed in PLA, sand it well, coat it in a thin layer of resin to really make it smooth, then cast it in silicone. If it's a hollow piece then you can cast both the outside and inside for a two part mold that shouldn't use much two part resin to make. The casting silicone is the only really pricey item. If you have the money and plan to sell items (more cost effective if you make a bunch) there are printing and casting companies that you can send a file or item to and they will print it or make a mold for you. I majored in jewelry & metals in college and we were able to do lost wax casting in studio, and had a business nearby that could print wax or plastic models for us (my profs husband worked there, so we got special permission to do some small things for our 3D modeling class), but I don't have access to the equipment anymore, so I've considered sending things out for casting or printing, or I did years ago... You might also look for resin printing groups in your area, and perhaps someone who owns a resin printer could print things for you for a small fee. Those resin printers are so heckin expensive! If you're not mass producing printed items then the cost outweighs the benefits IMHO.

[@art-eroflore]

@@Just1Nora Some libraries near where I am have services like this, not just mine, and mines even relatively small and has a lab with a cricut machine, dremel, and 3D printer and sometimes does classes. I believe you just have to pay for the materials. I've been following someone called Robert Tolone on youtube and it's made me want to do siliconemold-resin casting, and I even have some materials for making simple flat-backed molds. Unfortunately I do not have very much money to put towards the hobby of resin printing or casting. The project I'm working on is a recreation of the 1980s Takara Brand My Little Ponys (the standing up ones, as opposed to the baby fakies which are typically found on the market- Retrogeek crafts did a video restoring a fakie a while ago, so it looks similar to that but with moveable arms); if I were trying to go for as close to realistic as possible (ie like the original 1980s, which would have been some sort of vinyl) the closest i could probably get is some sort of silicone or "squishy resin" like shown on the channel Maqaroon- I would have to 3D print it, sand/finish, mold, and cast it- but the only way to make it look professional would be if i had the equipment to do that properly. As is, I'm just making the doll into a ball-jointed takara doll (the original vinyl ones joints probably relied on the flexibility of the vinyl to keep them in place) and try to have her 3D printed. Some people on tumblr and MLPTP who have printers have expressed interest in testing it for me at, at least, so before i get it printed at the library I might have some more confirmation of how it's printed. Since the design of the Takara pony's isnt mine, it wouldn't feel right to sell them even if I knew how to cast such a complex piece.

[@Creampuff_Animates_OwO]

Adding onto the vintage thing; I went to Gamestop, Target, Walmart, and a ton of other places looking for DS games and they all told me the same thing: DS related things are considered vintage now. It just so happens that a DS is the only gaming console I have entirely to myself.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

This looks great. I love the color. 👍 👌 😀 😄 👏👏👏

[@cassygore]

Polly Pockets are back! Yippee! Can't wait for more! This is amazing!

[@Boon_4444]

Im so happy to see the patreon back! Im not a backer because i need to save up money 😅 but im glad youre in a better place now! Your content gives me lots of joy :)

[@PredictableEnigma]

These first gen polly pockets are SO small. I had the 2000s ones that were a bit less small and came with rubbery clothes.

[@dazanii]

I got one of those first gen Polly Pocket lockets when my baby brother was born. He’s 30 now

[@sapphireheart5757]

Omg i hated working on blender when I had to learn years ago, you are incredible designing all that!

[@PredictableEnigma]

Also we are still learning from your experiments even if they didn't work out!

[@missstarstealer]

I love your videos so much. I find your voice to be very soothing. You are a great artist and talent. Thanks for sharing your videos with us. 😊

[@TheDarthRenzo]

Nice job here, with great learning opportunities! 🎉 I just wanted to know how did the cardboard reacted with the hydrogen peroxyde bath. Did it survive? I can't really see at the end.

[@KiatBSaguru]

Great restoration! (Even with the initial hiccup haha) Did the paper background in the second case get more damaged more by the chemical or did it stay more or less the same? I couldn‘t see it in the end shot^^

[@avalonzukowski7571]

These are the polly pockets i remember ❤❤❤

[@Deby_Bumblebee]

That was so impressive!!! Cause it had a lot of damage and ended like new!

[@krissysempaiart1742]

Amazing as always !

[@felinemoonchild]

Never fear! RetroGeek Crafts is ON THE CASE! 🧐

[@mostlyghostey]

So excited that you’re feeling better!

[@cupcakehamster5799]

I audibly yelled "WOAH" when i saw the thumbnail.

[@roxie5693]

Amazing video!

[@daneeliz8744]

I can feel the sadness leaving my body 😂😂😂 thank you so much for this!

[@kenenigans]

Im gonna refer to my baby blanket as a vintage blanket from now on 😂

[@Shae_Sandybanks]

Ohh! I remember when Polly Pocket looked like that! (They're now so much bigger?!)

[@leonasnake]

I've always heard 40 is vintage, 100 is antique

[@RGSuperfan]

You're a magician

[@Speireata4]

My sister had this set when she was a child.

[@thedistinguished5255]

wow you only have 40k subscribers but they gave you a 3d printer! im so jealous lol. i guess 40k is alot after all

[@kamalionify]

Man that first case got COOKED😂😂

[@steadie]

YES more polly pocket!!

[@karenmariekruuse7378]

Great video! I usually apply perioxide cream to Polly Pockets, like you do with ponies. But the results can come out blotchy and over exposed, if you're not super careful. I wonder, was the paper inside the Polly alright after it was submerged in the liquid? Promising method!

[@EyeKahnography]

I would love to see if you can use retrobrightening to restore a 1986 Sharpe radio. Same problems with the pink and purple cases fading like this but I worry about the electronics. Still you give me hope it may be possible!

[@catisyellen9877]

I wish I could 3D print my own designs. I’m so jealous of people who can. 😭

[@Nailianna]

I’m vintage ❤️

[@jostrad]

What if you fill the inside with tinted silicone rubber? Then you can submerge with less risk of the peroxide getting at the cardboard

[@pristinepastel]

i had one as a kid! it was pink and circular, and bigger than this one iirc(then again maybe my hands were just really tiny at the time, i had to use both hands to hold it). it got infested w ants because as a kid i left food in it for some reason.

[@fobiaargyst5875]

Wouldn't it be easier to remove or seal that little bit of cardboard? Give it a layer of Mr. SuperClear or hairspray or clear nailpolish.

[@ilovestrongheroines1999]

Today I learned I am vintage lol.

[@rociolunar8]

Sep, el mejor método es en agua de peróxido. Sigo a una persona que reparar muchísimas cosas de consolas y siempre usa esa forma. Lo que he visto es que les quita las etiquetas con alcohol isopropílico, lo que no me queda claro es si usa la misma o pone nuevas..lo cual no tiene mucho sentido. Podrías intentar eso un día en algo que no te duela xD Lo que sí dudo es que este método sirva en ponis :"(

[@Ihazfunkitty]

Please be more kind to yourself, you did a wonderful job Dont call the first one a failure, its a learning opportunity which you learned well from! The second one came out great! Perhaps you could try dyeing it?

[@xFF7xGIRLx]

I have a polly pocket clock from my cbildhood. Can i use the same method to resfore it?

[@KingOfGaymes]

I don’t understand how this method works at all but man it’s cool, like how the heck did it go brown from the sun And how did those lights turn it back to purple? I’m clueless on the science behind it but I still enjoy it 😮‍💨

[@sandwich3044]

I don't remember which video, but she does explain how it works both with the sun discoloring and why the light changes it back. I can't remember why, but if you are interested it's there in one of them lol.

[@InnocentGuillotine]

The important active agent is actually the peroxide. It attacks the yellowed layer chemically, leaving the plastic less elastic, a few microns thinner, and without the yellowed material. Any plastic that can be repaired like this can also begin yellowing over time again, but you can repeat the process... not indefinitely, since the yellowing to begin with eats microscopically at the plastic and the peroxide/uv is doing the same, but more often than you'd expect.

[@lucchi018]

I'm vintage =D

[@thekatalexander]

I'm Vintage!! haha

[@punkopossums]

planning to invest in the paints you use, ive been using really cheap paints from micheals for my repaints and sculptures because i didnt want to use my nice fluid acrylic that i use for illustrations on them. Now im sick of how thin the cheap paint is.

[@Deby_Bumblebee]

Oh and on sunday I got 3 Transformers One of them is a Original jazz from 1984 and how he is white some parts are quite yellowed (I cleaned him cuz he was very dusty and some parts dirty) But how is Spring and next month summer I can Approach the sun for doing this process How ironica that you use the sun for Repair the Sun damage lol

[@bagusnaga01]

do mighty max next.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I will take a look!

[@TheRedPandaaaa]

Why do the aged case colors actually look like a color combo the company would sell 😂

[@CAC-yn3cb]

Can you fix the case coloring without a UV light?

[@jeshirekitenkatt1212]

how - how did you do the thing where you drew a shape and made a plan in that shape. how. is that an addon. what is this witchcraft

[@leonardoburgos3356]

Porque se hace de ese color?

[@Deby_Bumblebee]

Oh and what is that green stuff? Cause one of the TF I got it's a Transformers Prime Weaponizer Optimus Prime who is complete but, his antennas(?) And the one that it has on the forehead are broken and I want to fix them

[@slytheringingerwitch]

You can get it from any shop that sells Warhammer or online too.

[@Deby_Bumblebee]

​@@slytheringingerwitchoh thanks 😊

[@muma-kitty1639]

nah, 20 years is retro. it has to be at least 50 to be vintage. 100 is antique

[@joannabaparileszczynska]

20 years or older is considered vintage? So technically, something made in the year 2001 is also vintage? 😭😂. In that case, I’m prehistoric

[@Mrajtheartist]

✨⭐✨💕💞💕💞💕💞💕✨⭐✨

[@0815Horst]

Oh, i`m vintage myself 😂

[@Tanookicatoon]

Vintage means "vine age" as in a good year for wine. 1991 is not vintage. 😂

[@J3rs3y_G1rl]

Incorrect. Anything 20+ is classic. 30+ is retro. 40+ is vintage. 1991 currently sits in retro. Give it another 8 years and it will count as vintage.

[@shardonayM]

Guys I think I’m Vintage 😅

[@Just1Nora]

Shameless cat footage...you know your audience well! 😂 I never say no to cat videos. Also, I've never seen a cat who wasn't a messy eater if not ridiculously messy. Just a cat doing cat things. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 😂 Cute kitty by the way! I have a black cat as well! His name is Haru, he has very sleek fur, he used to be very long and thin, but he has turned into quite the chonky boy. 😅

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Hahaha thank you :D :D I am toying with the idea of a video entirely about Bruno! He's sleeping on my lap as I write this so I'll tell him you said hi :) I love black cats. Well, I love ALL cats but black cats always have a special place in my heart. Little void panthers. I hope Bruno also gets chonky. He's on a special diet of "My human will cook for me twice a day so I am healthy", so crossing fingers :)

[@alanomerle2707]

WOW❤❤❤