Saving a vintage G.I.Joe Maverick - Toy Polloi

[@eltenda]

Cool project as usual

[@Tim-57]

Thank you Dave So great to see another restoration video.🙂

[@zarnistastudios]

Another great grouping of restorations. I agree saving one that everyone gave up one makes me appreciate it more. I rescued a 1/43 corgi bat boat because a broken one was all I could afford and it's one of my most cherished in my collection. May I suggest that you just gave us a best practice/top tip on these figures. ALWAYS replace the o-rings when you get them. they will snap at some point and any real collector who is worth their salt would agree that the o-ring is a maintenance item. They will all fail at some point. Like fan belts on a car, they need to be serviced. If you replace them as you get them, I think most collectors would be happier. Just my 2 cents. Happy Collecting.

[@MrKersey]

Great work on saving private Maverick, well done!

[@greenlanternhg5141]

That was outstanding man, it’s almost like art what you do and props to Mrs Toy Polloi for the blooper appearance 😂👍🏽

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. These sort of fixes are fun to do. It's a slow job, but rewarding. Don't tell Mrs TP she's in this video 😋

[@74bobby]

I find that cleaning my Figures and doing touch ups is very Therapeutic

[@paulwalsh2344]

Me too ! At least when I was young I did. It was relaxing and rewarding to HEAL a figure ! Fantastic. In all honesty I was a bit disappointed that Dave didn't do the o-ring replacements in real-time just with maybe anecdotes about what Joes or Micronauts or other o-ring figures he had as a youngster and what fixes or swaps or paint jobs he did as a kid to make unique figures. I didn't personally do that much except I remember using red crayon to get bloody wounds on Joes. Simple wax crayons was an easy clean up. I did use a Mobile Action Command diver's helmet and scuba tank bound to Snake Eyes version 1 with a small elastic to make him a diver along with my Torpedo figure, but that was about all. If I had still been into GI Joes when they started going all neon coloured in the 90's, I'd probably have been into painting them more traditionally military colours.

[@leekronforst4589]

@Mag Netron back before the weight of the world crushed all my hopes and dreams.

[@williamthompson5504]

Esp right now. I've fixed so much stuff during the isolation, that now I'm buying off ebay to fix.

[@GALAXIE67]

Another excellent fix & video!!👍☯️👍

[@nyquist75]

great job, the brake fluid is surprisingly gentle

[@hondorockz]

For some reason I love to watch these videos on Saturday mornings, but couldn't wait, thank you Dave for another awesome video my friend!

[@cookiemadison8529]

Just me or is there something hypnotic about that speeded-up section of o-ring replacement? Fun as always Toy Polloi

[@paulwalsh2344]

Yes... but I love the process so much that even if it was at normal speed I'd love it because it would last longer lol.

[@cookiemadison8529]

@@paulwalsh2344 Agreed. Must be something therapeutic about watching someone else work :)

[@paulmorris1690]

Great information - I will go out and get some brake fluid tomorrow and try my hand at restoring some painted plastic toys that I have been trying to redo. Your videos are excellent!

[@jsnsk101]

Who hasnt painted a figure or die cast vehicle with their model paints at some point? With vehicles it was always to make it look like something i knew, a local company or vehicle the family had.

[@morMICRO]

cool, mine lost his helmet during some hard battle against an alley viper 30 some years ago... was thinking about bringing him back to life recently so this vid coming out is a nice coincidence

[@jamboshangotherandymolesmo5913]

Great video dude. Loving the gi joes series. I still have my maverick figure from my childhood. Thanks for saving him

[@garym6315]

Have to say, that camo version of Maverick was pretty well done. Nice realistic camouflage.

[@gamerid6507]

ooo maverick looks alot better now

[@timothyward8695]

Mrs. Toy Polloi at the end? Awesome! Auspicious first appearance.

[@ivangonzalez8415]

Good job Dave. I never get tired of watching your videos.It never gets old. Whether you're shopping, reviewing,or restoring.It's always very entertaining & interesting.Keep up the good work buddy.👍

[@kaylemathewcomendador7614]

Most GI Joe fans aren't a fan of the "super futuristic" look of certain figures and vehicles. Which results in most fans not liking Battle Force 2000, which I guess resulted in that Maverick of yours getting painted. Nice fix you did here. If you want the vehicle he was assigned to (which he's annoyingly sold separate with) its called the Vector jet.

[@cuda70gt7]

Kayle Mathew Comendador no one likes battle force 2000...no one.

[@kaylemathewcomendador7614]

@@cuda70gt7 I like some of them. But most of the vehicles look rather iffy.

[@newwavepop]

i dont even know who that figure is, i am one of those 82-86 people at which point i started high school and stopped messing with G.I.Joe until i graduated in 90s and started collecting. at which point i still only liked the ones i had liked as a kid 82-86. never liked the neon late 80s figures or beyond.

[@allluckyseven]

I'm really glad to see you're working on G.I. Joes now. :)

[@Trabunkle]

Watching your videos while fixing G.I. Joe figures gives me some good ideas and tips! I was just fixing a backpack and a gun for a Crimson Guard Immortal! He just needs a little paint and fix the crotch area! Waiting for the Pin Vise to arrive! Thanks mate! Nuff Said!

[@omikronweapon]

you dont do a side by side or fade comparison of before and after? I always love to see before and after on stuff I fix. Especially if it was really bad before.

[@captloizou]

I find using Mr Muscle oven cleaner is also very effective in removing acrylic paint from action figures. Just spray on the parts, leave for 30 minutes or so and use a toothbrush to remove the paint.

[@toypolloi]

It's good, but that will remove all the paint. The way I show only removes the paint not added by the factory.

[@lostonwallace1396]

Nice work! I wonder if lighter fluid might loosen some of the paint remainder spots? Sometimes that works okay.

[@an80sactionhero]

Great video! If I may make one suggestion, I've always been hesitant to use brake fluid as I've heard stories of it degrading plastic. I've used a product called Simple Green in the past to remove acrylics. It is much more mild so you have to soak it longer but it shouldn't degrade the plastic! I am unsure if Simple Green is available where you live though. Just a thought!

[@jonathanyoung5780]

Great job as usual and I'm an avid fan of the Battleforce 2000. As they were all original and not redeco figures/vehicles.

[@seandavidr]

They make green o-rings meant for HVAC and refrigeration systems they withstand changes in temperature and moisture better than the black ones and should last longer.

[@aroexplorer]

Congratulations on the work!. excellent video. Do you have any tips to improve the articulation of the Joes' legs?. over time, they become soft and lose stability to stand. big hug from Brazil!.

[@fernandoramirez3715]

Would you be able to do a video on how to fix kenner super power action figures? Thank you

[@toypolloi]

I have been collecting super power figures and the toy biz versions for a while. What areas do you want to see covered?

[@fernandoramirez3715]

@@toypolloi FIXING LOOSE LEGS, MAKING THE POWER ACTION WORK WHEN SQUEEZING THEIR LEGS OR ARMS. I KNOW THEY MUST HAVE A SPRING ACTION MECHANISM INSIDE, BUT I WOULDN'T TRY 2 DO ANYTHING UNTIL I SEE YOUR VIDEO. CLEANING THEIR CAPES AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU FIND THAT IS GOOD TO KNOW. TY AGAIN.

[@Plokman040]

As I recall, and it may explain why you can clean paint without harming the factory stuff when Lego stamp the faces on their Mini-Figure faces and tampographs the ink actually bonds to the plastic. This is why Acetone wipes it out, it isn't attacking the ink but the entire plastic. Could be the case on other plastics, meaning the break fluid can't attack it because it can't get under it. Just a thought I am no toy maker yet, just a prop and figurine guy. Though honestly Dave you and some other makers have me wanting to make real toys. May take me a while but I can see myself making action figures of the GIJoe/Star Wars/Action Force style. Collecting them studying their construction and designing my own. The Dash Terrier name will not just be props if I can help it ( and in one case I can as it is also the writing production name for a comic series)

[@francissobotka8725]

I think an ultrasonic cleaner and the brake fluid would work quite well

[@superermac55]

Any tips on removing a screw that doesnt want to unscrew? Have a few joes with that issue

[@kaylemathewcomendador7614]

If its because its a broken screw just drill it out. If the screw is just jammed loosen it with something like oil.

[@superermac55]

Any tips for stripped screws on a joe?

[@toypolloi]

I drill them out, then glue the bits afterwards with only a small amount of glue so I can easily take them apart in future if I want to.

[@delvis7842]

Thanks for sharing Dave! Ever use clear nail polish to top coat paint on your figures?

[@delvis7842]

I use that clear polish for loose joints too

[@Brian_is_Not_Sus]

There is a product here in the us called aircraft remover. Use gloves. Works excellent

[@TheToyBoy1978]

Thankfully humbro paints weren't used to paint the figures at the factory. :)

[@rebeldad1344]

Curious what the ultrasonic cleaner would do with brake fluid as the cleaning solvent? Worth a try.

[@toypolloi]

Could work quite well. But the ultrasonic cleaner would be a pain to clean out as you can't remove the pan.

[@rebeldad1344]

I wonder if there is a way to use the ultrasonic to clean itself? Like putting in new solution and a rag or something and letting it run with just that in it to clean the pan?

[@bugler75]

I often painted some of the later AF/GI Joes to make them more military in colour, particularly if I had a double of that figure. Also, have you thought of using dental tools for removing paint from small areas of the toys ? They are cheap enough to buy and often a dentist will give you old tools if you explain to them what it’s for 😊 great for the very stubborn areas and more accurate than a knife. I love your videos ! Therapeutic ! Lol

[@toypolloi]

You risk damaging the plastic if you use metal dental tools. So a toothpick or cocktail stick is a safer option on the whole.

[@bugler75]

Toy Polloi true 😊 I’ve used dental tools with great success but I’ve also done some great damage too! Use with caution I think is the phrase! Keep up your great work, brings back a lot of memories !

[@cuda70gt7]

i would bet you $10 it was testors model paint. Testors is the paint kids use on models and its the one paint we all had laying around.

[@toypolloi]

I picked these up in the UK, so my guess is Humbrol. The child's paint of choice back in the 80's and still my favorite today 🤣

[@cuda70gt7]

Toy Polloi I stand corrected. I owe you a saw buck.

[@jaypeeztabernac851]

fill a ultra sonic cleaner with brake fluid

[@danielg.vgremio83]

Caramba que diferença.

[@zachivan7557]

Also would you like a couple of broke figures i can ship them to you and i have the important bits that broke off as well

[@toypolloi]

Drop me a message with what you have and I'm sure we can work something out. I'm always looking for new projects.

[@__-wm9lu]

make a video about ebay tips and tricks on finding good deals

[@toypolloi]

Have you watched this one: studio.kzbin.infoh_0oSQwC6aI/edit

[@zachivan7557]

If you picked those O rings up at ebay you want to stretch them out using a pair of pliers or they can brake the plastic of the figures

[@kaylemathewcomendador7614]

According to his other videos he thinks stretching them is unnecessary, as he hasn't experienced stress or breaking issues yet.

[@rogertaylor9435]

Action force maybe limited in their points of articulation but they still look more like soldiers than some of the Gi joes do .Great video as always mate .

[@crash_head6445]

Hey toy polloi I have a bespin Luke Skywalker and a c3po there very good figures but the paint on them are wearing off

[@filiperebelo6068]

You should use gloves with that brake fluid.it harms your hands

[@zartan7779]

I think some kid did a decent job , I never cared for maverick growing up .

[@VorpalDerringer]

Thin your paints, mate. I'd be leery of using something like brake fluid on a painted figure, but obviously the stuff Hasbro used was quite a bit stiffer than plain consumer acrylics! Nice work!

[@malcr2325]

Hi I have just been given a figure by my older brother. I would like to send it to you. It's no use to me and I have no idea what range it is from. The figure is just over 4" tall 10.25cm approx. Is a Cyborg looking dark skinned figure. 4 points of articulation hips and shoulders. Has a Borg like left eye cast on his head. Has a Goatie Beard and widows peak. Grey torso and right arm. His chest has a Purple X surronded by a Lime Green outline. And he has Purple trousers and Black boots. His Left arm is a brown mechanical coloured claw. I can see year 2001 on his leg but I cant make out the manufacturers name or if there is a line of figures because my eyesight and the colouration of the plastic is tiny. No Accessories present. If you would like him I will send it to you. I can't seem to find a PO box for you though. I am just being blind I expect. Love the vids Any chance of more Micronauts. I love them.

[@toypolloi]

Hi, thanks for the offer. That sounds like the action man toys given away at McDonald's. It's not something I would be interested in, but I'm sure someone collects them. Cheers

[@malcr2325]

@@toypolloi I just got the Magnifying glass out and Yes Hasbro made for McD is the small print. What would you want me to do with it. It is in good condition I think. I am not a member of Instagram or facebook. I lost my facebook account due to hacking by someone a while back. Haven't bothered with it since.

[@toypolloi]

If it's not something you want, give it to a charity shop. They are not worth much.

[@malcr2325]

@@toypolloi No problem just giving you first refusal lol. Keep up the work you have inspired me in my hobby with your techniques and uses for Lego. Even though I am a miniature wargamer first and foremost. Many of your techniques have given me more insight in to my own conversions. Thanks

[@dvdbytes4348]

Honestly, I thought the DIY camo paint job wasn't half bad. Maverick is rather bland on his own and the bright blue helmet looks out of place, silver or brown would have worked much better for it. Same goes for all the blue parts on the figure.

[@chrismayer3919]

I remember WAY back when O-rings WEREN'T available; your figure broke? Boo-hoo. NOT an issue these days! ;-)

[@christians.7599]

Nice video. But be careful with the brake fluid, it is quite toxic. Better wear gloves.

[@danielferstendig]

Action force 5 poa

[@MeanJohnDean]

Alcohol will lossen old paint.