Saving Steve's Tyco Dino Riders T-Rex from Extinction - Vintage 80s Toy Restoration - Toy SOS Pilot

Saving Steve's Tyco Dino Riders T-Rex from Extinction - Vintage 1980s Toy Restoration
Welcome to the pilot episode of Toy SOS. This is something I've been wanting to create for a while - it's The Repair Shop meets Car SOS but for vintage toys.
In this episode we meet Steve aka darby_collector on Instagram who has a vintage Tyco Dino Riders T-Rex from the 1980s in need of repair.
Can it be restored? We'll find out from Steve's reaction when it's revealed to him!!!
Steve can be found at / darby_collector
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If you wish to be involved in a future episode please get in touch by emailing the address found on this channels about page. Thanks Dave.
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#vintagetoys #restoration #toysos
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Hi, it’s Dave, VTR Dave. Welcome to the channel.
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[@batangbatugan]

Great premiere episode! Its VERY RARE to see Dino Riders repairs on KZbin so its a great choice for the 1st episode. You gotta hand it to the engineers who worked on these toys, and you did an excellent job on the repair.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks! 👍 Yeah, you don't see too many Dino Rider repairs and I always wanted to tackle the T-Rex. I'm hoping to publish a 2nd Toy SOS in the not too distant future!! Every time I dismantle a toy for restoration I always think about who designed them all those years ago 😎

[@CheapCheerful]

Great video, thank you. Love seeing restorations of 80s toys!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! You'll find a number of 80s restos here. Cheers 🤘

[@SmugglersCanyon]

This was literally like a tv episode, loved the format, fortunately love the toyline in the pilot and Steve looks like a very happy chappy! Can't wait for more!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Christian!! 🤘 I may have watched an episode or two of The Repair Shop and ripped off its format, don't tell anyone sshhh - I had an idea in my mind, but you never how it's gonna turn out. Had fun collaborating with Steve, and yeah he was a happy chappy 👍

[@SmugglersCanyon]

@@VintageToyRush it really was great Dave! 👌

[@ActionPopCast]

Great episode I really enjoyed that.... If only there was someone who could get my Z force tank running correctly 🤔🤣

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Nick!! 👍 Ha! Definitely, lets see what we can do with the tank - it would be awesome to work on some Action Force in a future episode 🤘

[@ActionPopCast]

@@VintageToyRush brilliant il be in touch and get it over. It sort of runs but seems very gummed up. Needs some tlc or even VTR 🤘🏻

[@treasuresfortrigger915]

What an excellent video! I’ve got a TRex that’s very stubborn too, you’ve given me some motivation to try and get him moving again 👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🤘 Ah yeah, give it a go but I will warn the plastic on those Dino Riders is very brittle so take care 👍

[@TeZXSpectrum]

Wowsers what a Jurassic fix. You're a genius Dave. Love this new format. Count me in for my Hoth playset still.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Tez!! 🤘 Genius, that might be a stretch 🤣 Glad you loved the format - that means a lot coming from you!! Any feedback welcome! And oh yes, lets see if we can make a Hoth playset episode 👍👍👍

[@Joshula337]

So what product specifically did you use on the tread so I can search for that specific one? And if I happen to have a Rex that actually has intact tread that does not look physically cracked, I know it will still be brittle. is there any product that I can use that can give some restorative property to the existing plastic/rubber tread something like a coating of WD-40 silicon spray or anything? Also, I have a very good looking set of armor that has not turned yellow from light damage. It will probably be abnormally bridle, though I hope it is stronger than I expect. The plasticizers were inferior. Is there anything that would have a restorative effect on the hard plastic armor? With short bouts of boiling enough to heat the plastic without warping it have any kind of healing effect? Or, can I further protect the plastic by applying a clear acrylic UV protectant topcoat? Krylon for instance makes one. I do wish there was more in terms of someone casting molds of old armor for reproduction parts or perhaps carefully scanning or designing for 3-D printing. Generally everyone likes old better than you. But seeing as old is about to age out to the point of crumbling, it would be really nice to see one of these far exceeded expectations.

[@VintageToyRush]

For the tread, I used an adhesive window insulation tape 10mm wide 1mm thick like this one from amazon www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L6M6MS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 Hope that helps 👍 For restoring rubber tread, I've seen others apply vasoline and let it sink in. Not done this myself so can't vouch for its results and outcomes. Unfortunately for reversing the age of plastic I'm not sure there's much that can be done except to keep it out of sun light etc. Never tried a UV protectant so can't comment on that. Like you say, 3D printing is one way of preserving - this stuff won't last forever in its current form.

[@Chasing80sToys]

This is TV show worthy. Like I was watching a quality series on National Geographic or so. Excellent 👍👍👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Chris! 🤘 Now, if only a TV company could pick this up and provide a production and film crew 🤣

[@FraDonaghyMusic]

Great episode. Went from T-wrecked to T-Rex! Super job Dave.

[@VintageToyRush]

Ah man! I could have used that tag line, awesome! 🤘 Thanks! 👍

[@FraDonaghyMusic]

@@VintageToyRush Feel free! 😄

[@Azzman77]

Absolutely fantastic pilot episode Dave. Please give us more. Great add on to the channel. Loved it mate.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers!! 🤘 I'm really pleased you like the format! My hope is to produce more episodes as long as this one goes well and there are others who trust my handy work 👍 Thanks for the support!! 👌

[@Martin_NRW]

Awesome, you're my hero. Now I can get my T Rex fit again. :) Front Germany ✌️

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks! 😎 Good luck in restoring your T Rex 👍

[@marklaurenzi1609]

Ah man Dave, this is brilliant. I love the reality show feel and if you remember from our podcast, it's a line I would get into. I have the pilot episode on VHS.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Mark!! 🤘 I'm really glad you love the format - I must admit it was "inspired" by some TV shows here in the UK 🤣 And yes, I remember you saying about Dino Riders, and that's cool you have the pilot on VHS!! 👍

[@kevcox5585]

Great resto Dave, always in trusty hands.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Kev!! 🤘 Appreciate that 👍

[@JulesDesmond]

Really like this Dave - it's like the Repair Shop for geeks! I look forward to seeing more of these (and I'm frantically thinking of anything I might have that could be repaired!)

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Jules! 🤘 I may have been influenced by the The Repair Shop, but don't tell anyone 🤣 Hopefully there will be some future episodes and if you do have anything for consideration, feel free to ping me 👍

[@neil2242]

the constant referring to it as a "vintage" toy really made me feel my age... 😅🤣 But that ending made me really happy. Awesome restoration.

[@VintageToyRush]

Ah really sorry!! 🤣 and glad you liked it. Thanks 👍

[@giorgiodalbano3638]

Great! which glue you can suggest for repair tiny small plastic parts in Dino Riders?

[@VintageToyRush]

Tough to say as it depends on the plastic. Typically, I use a CA glue for harder plastics and plastic weld for softer plastics. But it's best to test first and also I try to sparingly use the glue by applying with a pin for those smaller parts so it doesn't look a mess 👍

[@BlackArroToons]

Ha, that's true, the dinosaur is millions of years old, not 35 years. ;) Great restoration of the mechanics. Did you learn your skills on your own, or have school/training to know how to handle these situations? My last line of figures as a kid was M.A.S.K., so I never got to get these Dino Riders, also in the 3" scale figures. Thanks Dave, great video.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🤘 My background is in software engineering - but I've always been fixing physical stuff, whether it be on cars, furniture etc so that side of it is self taught. Well, my dad taught me a lot, he was a mechanical engineer. Ah yes, the MASK and Dino figures are very similar 👍

[@BlackArroToons]

@@VintageToyRush Thanks! Cool to hear you are self-taught, with your Dad as a guide as well in your youth. Keep up the great work and relying on yourself to fix things is an awesome thing. And saves money too!

[@darby_collector9423]

Great premiere buddy, awesome video, format was spot on 👊🏻 Look forward to more of these coming up

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Steve!! 🤘 So glad to have you on the pilot! and thanks once again for trusting me with your Dino! 👍 Hopefully, people will appreciate the format - the world of KZbin is a lottery at times!!

[@MisterBobot]

Hi Dave! I do like this format. Hope you have many more to come! Let me know when you'd like to do that collaboration video you mentioned. I think that would be lots of fun! :) :)

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Mr BŌbot, thanks! 🤘 Hopefully, more to come!!! Yeah, it would be great to collaborate - lets chat to see what we can do 👍

[@MisterBobot]

@@VintageToyRush ok, sounds good... just sent you an email.

[@MonkeyboysToys]

Great resto Dave, really good to see this beast up and running again (literally)! A very nicely put together video. Excellent stuff! 👍😎

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Dave!! 👍 Had fun restoring this one but now I think I'm hooked on Dino Riders 🤣

[@MonkeyboysToys]

@@VintageToyRush I can but sympathise. I'm not dipping my toe in those waters...

[@lostonwallace1396]

Nice work! It was a great thing to see the fix! Sound seems better on your videos too!

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Loston! 🤘 and thanks for noticing the sound - I have made some changes in this video as I've never been totally happy with the audio - one step at a time 👍

[@chippo6740]

Amazing concept buddy works really well. Great restoration, you're not the only one who will be hunting for this line👍👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Chippo! Really glad to you liked it! 🤘 Ha! yeah Dino Riders are quite addictive but also as I'm finding out, also frustrating to collect! Very fragile! 👍

[@chippo6740]

@Vintage Toy Rush Snap, just had a look could be more of a challenge than I thought it would be.🙄

[@sleazyfellow]

You think you can shut me out questar?! WELL MAYBE FOR NOW, BUT NOT FOREVER!!!!! I WILL RETURN QUESTAR AND I WILL DESTROY YOUUUUUUU

[@VintageToyRush]

Brilliant!! 👍

[@loganjorgensen]

2:00 I thought they smelled bad on the outside. ^_^ Neat toy, appreciate the metal parts and a very natural walking action. Lol that was a literal monkey wrench in the gears. Great job on the restoration and a wonderful idea for a series. ;)

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Logan! I hope there will be more episodes for this series - seeing how well this pilot does 👍 Yeah, a monkey wrench! I didn't say in the video, but the motor was running very hot, and that was the reason why!!

[@loganjorgensen]

@@VintageToyRush Never sure about response but there's always people out there with broken collectables. ^_^ I'm not surprised by the heat, all that electrical resistance building up. :O

[@FullersFigures]

That was fantastic Dave. Really love the new concept and it worked out so well. The fix was astonishing, getting to see you stripe down the T-rex and work over each part to find the problems. And on the reveal you could see the delight on Darby Collectors face at the results. Great guy and so happy you were on hand to restore such an amazing vintage toy.

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Conor! 🤘 Really glad you enjoyed the format - it was fun to restore and collborate with Steve on this one 👍

[@carlosarce6352]

Success! Brilliant job mate!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks! 👍

[@dezt5108]

Nice Dave, for some reason (probably something my end) I didn't see anyone's messages first time round.

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Dez for joining the Premiere, really appreciated you being there! 👍 Not sure about the messages! you should definitely see other's while the premiere is in progress.

[@dezt5108]

Like I said, probably my end. Looking forward for the next episode

[@Blackedoutewoks]

Great repair job! Very enjoyable to watch 👍

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers BOE! 👍 Glad you enjoyed this one 🤘

[@SHABBYGEEK22]

Fantastic episode. Although I know about Dino Riders, I never had them. They are a great toy line by the look of them and I never knew they walked! Great restoration my friend and looking forward to more Toy SOS!!

[@VintageToyRush]

Cheers Shabby!! 🤘 I've had my eye on Dino Riders for a while now but have always held back - until I met Steve and Christian at a toy fair and they were buying them 🤣 You should see the T-Rex when it's fully loaded with its accessories and three villain figures - amazing!! 👍

[@faithfulfly3456]

Could you let me know where to get the tape you used on the wheels?

[@VintageToyRush]

I used an adhesive window insulation tape 10mm wide 1mm thick like this one from amazon www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L6M6MS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 Hope that helps 👍

[@jonboldrey5339]

Dave help my troop transport didn't work 😆😆😆

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey Jon!! Nooo - well, I've just started restoring the record player on my one, so hopefully pt2 video out soon. What's wrong with yours??

[@jonboldrey5339]

@@VintageToyRush yeah it worked out of the ship but when I put it all back 2gether it's stuck on plays the blaster none stop. But il get it. Switch bad probably. Bad battery contacts

[@geekstrong1]

Great restoration 💪🤓 I have this Rex and it's awesome 🤜🤛

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 👍 Nice, they look great loaded with the all the accessories!. I've picked one up myself now, but the jaw isn't working, unfortunately there's a piece inside the body which has broken off and is missing!

[@geekstrong1]

@Vintage Toy Rush I have the Rex with no extras, but he does work, and I have the raptor and a working Triceratops with some extras... It's a pretty cool line that I only recently found out because of this fun community. 💪🤓

[@Thehumblecollectoruk]

that was so cool bet behind scenes it was headache

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🤘 You know you're not wrong!! There's stacks more video I could have used, but have found it better for KZbin to keep it brief at the expense of leaving out some of the more intricate and diagnostic tasks 👍

[@juancarlosloeraalatorre2515]

Muy buen trabajo amigo!!!! 👍👌

[@VintageToyRush]

Muchas gracias!! 💪

[@javierboughton5386]

great format! thanks Dave!

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks Javier! 👍 I hope to follow up with more episodes depending on how well this one does 👌

[@Gforceracing20]

Was that DCB June narrating?

[@VintageToyRush]

Hey GForce! No, that was an AI generated voice 🤘

[@yairrdz]

That was great restoration

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks!! 🤘

[@ReynoldsReviews]

Wow wow woweeeeee!!!!!! What a pilot episode!!! Dave you are a genius and what you offer the community here is something quite special, giving people the opportunity to have their pride n joy items back to their former glory shows just want a gent you are, love this!!!! To see the beaming smile on Steves face was brilliant!!!! You did that my friend 👏👏👏👏👏👏 I may have one or two things for you soon 😂🤷🏻‍♂️ loved it!!!! More please 🙏🏻

[@VintageToyRush]

Ah cheers buddy! Those are very kind words 🤘 I really enjoyed producing this one and was very pleased to have Steve on! 👍 You know I've been thinking about this format for some time, the reaction at the end made it worthwhile. And of course, lets chat about a future episode 🤣 I'm hoping this pilot will have positive feedback so more episodes can be made 👍👍👍

[@Seraphim2611]

Excellent video

[@VintageToyRush]

Thanks! Appreciate that 👍

[@frlade]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@VintageToyRush]

🤘🤘🤘

[@TomSchreck-n1t]

I always wanted this

[@VintageToyRush]

Dinos with lasers! Can't beat that 😎

[@TomSchreck-n1t]

@@VintageToyRush that is cool, but I just want the dinos.

[@Tyresaurus]

@@VintageToyRushHello! I have a question, what’s the plastic quality like? And how does it feel? Especially comparing it to modern toys, because base on what I heard, most modern toys are using lower grade plastic, I collect Jurassic World figures, made by Mattel, and their figures are a hit and miss, plastic quality is not the best, sometimes it’s alright, others feel cheap.

[@VintageToyRush]

Dino Riders are notorious for being fragile. The Dinosaur plastic is good quality but after 40 years can become brittle. It's the accessories that are the problem. Poor plastic making it difficult to find complete unbroken parts! The figures are ok though, although a little soft!

[@Tyresaurus]

@@VintageToyRush What about the Kenner Jurassic Park toys? What their plastic feels like? I only have the Red Rex and the Triceratops (they’re rubber skin).