Star Wars Imperial Troop Transporter Restoration - Part 2/2 Vintage Kenner 1979

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RetroBlasting completes the restoration of IGrewUpStarWars.com founder Tom Berges' vintage Kenner Imperial Troop Transporter!
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[@YourUncleBenis]

Gotta love pre-sound chip stuff like this. It's not flawless, but you can admire the ingenuity required to make this work back then.

[@richardlee2120]

Michael, one of things easily forgotten is that when pressing a button on the Imperial Troop Transport to get a sound, it must be held down for a second before releasing. Otherwise, you'll get any of the six sounds to play.

[@rogertaylor9435]

I can't get enough of RetroBlasting, or Toy Polloi .I like people who aren't afraid to criticise vintage toys as well as restore them.I grew up with star wars and action force toys, never tire of them, but they weren't all wonderful.

[@NDIRISH1992]

Just finished cleaning off one of these that I got on eBay; looked like it was stored in a garage. It was filthy. Tried your trick with the pencil eraser to get the motor going and IT WORKED. Thanks so much for posting this-feels good to bring something like this back to life.

[@toypolloi]

it a shame you never got into the guts of the record player, that's what I was looking forward to. now I will have to get one myself to see how the thing really works.

[@retroblasting]

+Toy Polloi maybe a shame for you, but as you know when you're the one in the hot seat, the path of least resistance is always hoped for

[@annemarieburgers3876]

Thanks for the upload. Got my Troop Transport making noise again!!:)

[@obirobkenobi3599]

Till I watched your channel I “NEVER” would have had the courage to crack open a 30 year old toy! Thankyou so much . Keep it up x

[@obirobkenobi3599]

40!! My bad 🤪

[@ChristopherT1]

So when I was a kid I saved and saved to buy this toy from Sears and when I got it it didn’t make the sounds!! I was pissed! It’s so cool to finally hear what it would have sounded like 40 years ago! Thank you!

Melindas "Happy little trees" made that nail biter so much better!

[@retroblasting]

+Hjälte Björkdahl Yeah, when she said it, I almost laughed and lost my place.

***** I can totally see that happening. Strong nerves Michael, most impressive.

[@DRAGOINTHEHOUSE]

Hey Michael I just want to say thank you so much , I was able to fix my vehicle with your help and toypalloi as well , I really appreciate all the work you and Melinda do in this channel.

[@WyzGyzEntertainment]

Absolutely amazing work! Very impressed that you got it working

[@bgddyphil]

the Bob Ross popping in killed me lol. great job as always!

[@retroblasting]

+phillip powers Thanks Phillip

[@scottgrant3995]

I got a troop transport a few years ago in a bulk buy deal I just put it on the shelf and wasn’t that interested in it till today I followed your videos and got it working Thank you and keep up the good work 😀😀

[@tubeviewerX20]

I discovered the "pooling spray adhesive" thing on my own with vintage toys, and thanks to using it back in my collage art design classes.

[@johnr7279]

While I was never a big fan of this particular toy, watching a video like this where one is restored was amazing and entertaining!

[@HexNottingham]

My childhood comes back in a wave of emotions at 9:51.

[@foch41]

cant get enough of your restorations

[@sweeden1994]

I did just like you. I followed all instructions, step by step. except i used a hairpin to keep the rubber band in place while turning the engine by hand. Now it works perfectly. Thank you very much for all the help !!

[@KMFDM_Kid2000]

I don't even collect toys, and it's not a hobby I'm into at all. Though I love 80's retro things and watching the process for restoring these is fascinating. I really enjoy the problem solving and precision in your skill of what you do. For that aspect alone, I keep watching and being entertained by these videos. Truly a unique niche and a hell of a great KZbin channel. I never miss an episode!

[@yunoyuluvit]

+Nikki Seven Yeah, ,that's how it starts. I was the exactly same but, since watching these videos, have now amassed a load of Starcom, Centurions, Inhumanoids, Bravestarr, Wheeled Warriors, Sectaurs and Transformers that have been, or due to be cleaned, cobbled together, touched up and put on display. :-)

[@KMFDM_Kid2000]

yunoyuluvit I actually do want to get my hands on a good Voltron to display. I think that's how I even found this channel to begin with. I was looking for reviews of a good Voltron that wasn't some cheap Chinese knock off. Still haven't gotten around to buying one. They aren't cheap lol

[@retroblasting]

+Nikki Seven They're pricey for sure.

[@yunoyuluvit]

Nikki Seven I've learned that, unless you're going for a mint, boxed example, it's best to be patient. You might even consider going for a 'fixer-upper', as it fun to bring an old, well-loved toy back to life (although you're going to have issues with chrome wear on a Voltron) and it does enable you to spread the cost. Besides, the biggest buzz is in the hunt! :)

[@dannydontgoin237]

Wow, hearing those soundbites really brings back memories. Amazing job!

[@DarthPerkins]

I don't know why, but this was my favourite Star Wars toy as a child. I've grown out of Palitoy now; I've got one in Star Wars Lego!

[@elijahblechman8633]

Imperial Troop Transporter was one of the best ideas for the Kenner line even if it was not in the movies, it was a troop transport and we needed that for the empire, now this was before the imperial shuttle, an now the rebels t.v. show has made it cannon.

[@KMFDM_Kid2000]

Wasn't it, or something quite like it, in Eps. 7 when they initially land some troops that include Finn? Probably not the same vehicle, but a troop transporter none the less. I'll have to rewatch and pay attention to the outside of the vehicle. Also, the vehicle is shown when Emo McDollarstoreVader captures Rey and escapes. I think that's a troop transporter there too.

[@elijahblechman8633]

Nikki Seven i don't think thats it.

[@seabasscardsandcomics4264]

Man, this video is great. Just got my vehicle working again. First time in probably 20 years. Keep up the good work!

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

I subscribed just to watch you finish fixing this transport.

[@irishhips]

Wow, wasn't expecting a second part so soon :D

[@retroblasting]

+irishhips We're doing out best to make videos more frequently like we did a while back. Fingers crossed it works out.

[@drawingbyhand]

brilliant mich excel restoration video. looking forward to more retroblasting videos.

[@retroblasting]

+aaaaazzzzzzful Working on the next one this week!

[@cliffyk3380]

Man you guys move fast, new place looks nice hope your settling in well.

[@retroblasting]

+Infamous Noob Sausage Thanks man!

[@SuperStation-17]

Great video. I bet you could start a nice little side business repairing vintage toys for your viewers.

[@dasheight]

Invaluable, as usual, guys. Thanks for every one of these that you do.

[@mattleuty5285]

Glad you have settled into the new place. Great video 1 and 2, excited for more!!!!!

[@retroblasting]

+Matt Leuty Already have more in the works. Hoping to roll on the next video very soon.

[@rlpittsjr]

Brilliant work.

[@batangbatugan]

It's kind of weird to think of the fact that its an analog record player is why it was relatively easier to get it up and running again. If it was say, a more recent toy with circuits and microchips, it'd be even harder to fix or find replacement parts. Congratulations on another successful restoration... in the new HQ! =)

[@retroblasting]

+Wilson Tortosa Thanks Wilson!

[@SpiralArchitect]

Great video ! Loved all the little things !

[@scottboyer8450]

It might be a good idea for Tom to press one of those sound buttons every so often to keep the motor from seizing up again.

[@retroblasting]

+Scott Boyer I agree

[@marklovelace297]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just purchased one myself with the same problem. However, the eraser trick didn't work for me i had to remove the speaker cover as you did in part 1 and turn the larger spindle. Worked like a charm! Likewise, my sounds to buttons ratio can be random at times but hey I get 6 different sounds nevertheless! Be warned peeps, this thing is a bear to take a part, total repair time approximately 2 hours, but worth ever minute! I am sure the ebay seller will wish he had done it 1st, he could have garnered much more in his auction. Happy - Happy - Happy!

[@CoroaEntertainment]

As some mentioned mentioned before, if you press AND HOLD the buttons for about a second, they work perfectly every time.

[@vermontgasman]

I love the Bob Ross visit! ha ha

[@daywesty79]

Used the eraser trick to get the motor on mine one, that i picked up from eBay. Works like a dream. Didn't have to even unscrew the record unit just removed the rear wall.

[@retroblasting]

+damian westbrook that's awesome!!! Really glad we were able to help!

[@soterioncoil2163]

Nice work! I would have loved to have one of these when I was a boy. I have a faint memory of seeing them on shelves when I acquired my Dewback pre-episode V days.

[@matthewdonavan7913]

Great job. I admire your patience. You really do calmly explain your processes much like the great Bob Ross. Nice to see it come across intelligent and authoritative. Best of luck in your new digs.

[@retroblasting]

+Matthew Donavan Thanks much, Matthew

[@andrewtaylor940]

Great piece and congrats on getting that working. Im impressed at the pencil eraser trick. Another tool that would help for that sort of situation. Get yourself a set of small curved medical Hemostats with rubber tubing on the tips. The kind that they often use to clamp off IV lines and such. They are really useful for grabbing even a tiny nub such as that motor and spinning or manipulating it.

[@retroblasting]

+andrew taylor Cool. Thanks for the advice. Melinda is in the medical field. I'll ask her.

[@HenrySzczepanski]

Great job !!

[@HUMDUDE]

Freakin' Sneakers reference!! Video of the year! Great work BTW!!

[@retroblasting]

+Michael Hummer haha, Sneakers is a personal favorite of mine.

[@HUMDUDE]

+RetroBlasting Mine too. I still have my original VHS copy.

[@rictusmetallicus]

Great videos. Very interesting because i'm going to repair one of those transporters in the near future

[@retroblasting]

+Rictus Metallicus Good luck!

[@RoyceLovesHisShotgun]

I laughed hard when Bob "Happy Trees" Ross appeared

[@grantcriddle1326]

Excellent as always guys. Found the clips you use really funny. Only because Tom has never seen Return of the Jedi :)

[@davecharles6490]

This is fascinating!

[@josephmama84]

Oh man, my ITT does the same thing with the sounds and I thought mine was just a fluke and messed up somehow. Glad to see it happens to all of them!

[@ImSonnyBurnett]

I got mine for $5 clearance at K-mart. I remember they had a stack of them. If only I'd had enough money to buy them all and store them!

[@PhilAJones77]

Love this channel. Great job on the restoration 👍

[@retroblasting]

+Phil Jones Appreciate that, Phil.

[@sto-scans]

Don't know if anyone will see this almost 4 years later but if you press AND HOLD the buttons for about a second, they work perfectly every time. Found that out as a kid!

[@epocherbs91977]

I restored these for my collection also. The same thing happened to me with the sounds. My theory was it hit a better ratio of being right when put together because it was more stable when screwed in. When not screwed in the minute vibration allowed the record to skip.

[@awesomefanger]

Thanks for the sound byte "did he say that?" "Oh dad."

[@retroblasting]

+awesomefanger You're welcome!

[@CUfan712510jd12340987]

Awesome video! LOL!!! Loved seeing Bob Ross pop up! :-)

[@retroblasting]

+Carrie Underwood Fan08 Had to acknowledge Melinda's improv

[@HaydenHuynh]

Is there going to be more Star Wars related content? I've watched them all and I am a fan of them!

[@carmelplayer94]

Will you guys ever do classic Lego stuff? I think that classic space, castle, and pirates would be great for this show!

[@retroblasting]

+Lars A classic space is planned

[@j4rp13bot4]

The eraser on the spindle was genius. Could 1/10 of a drop a WD-40 or silicone spray on that spindle do more harm than good? Thanks for doing so much of it in real-time, on camera. Actually kind of nail biting.

[@brett8481]

+Jarpie Bot Best to use the 3-in-one electric motor oil: i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h434/Lifeguard2005/IMG_0297_zps57rc4ukv.jpg

[@frankdavf4599]

good work!

[@007spikedog]

you guys make awesome vids ...i love them thanks alot

[@retroblasting]

+007spikedog Thanks much! You're welcome.

[@Meihuar2006]

It's difficult to comprehend exactly how old these toys are now... I mean, when I received mine in 1980... 36 years ago was 1944... you wouldn't even find something that old lying around the house...

[@yojayy]

I'm trying to fix mine (after seeing it in The Mandalorian last night). I think my motor is shot. Do you know the specs for replacement motor? I would hope it is fairly common.

[@JLeoni96]

Good Job Michael :-)

[@retroblasting]

+whiteknight723 :)

[@untilitsleeps087]

What you should get for these restos with electronics , is contact cleaner/electronic cleaner, you can get it on amazon, and you spray it right into the motors and it would probably unseize just by that, I dont thinks it's a solvent either so pretty safe on plastics, I use it on my guitars and get it on my finish sometimes and it hasn't done damage.

[@woopman9937]

Nice video

[@ShadowcasterZero]

Nice! Glad you didn't have to take the whole voice box apart, but I'm also curious on how it all works. Any chance of finding broken ones on eBay or other forums in the name of science? Also, has anyone thought of making 3d printed replacement parts for vintage toys?

[@GScottChaosnaut]

I have learned one thing from watching TechMoan restore devices... always replace the belt.

[@GrantGiandonato]

If the eraser trick doesn't work for you, try a 9-volt battery. It has enough juice to get the motor turning. Just do it a little bit and then go back to the C battery. I just did this for mine and I'm good to go!

[@pferreira1983]

I hope Tom is happy with all this hard work. Yikes, this looks so complicated.

[@SteveNigglechunks]

Michael, thanks for the tip using the spray glue into a bowl and using a brush to apply. I used the process to repair a piece of art that was separating from its base. I wouldn't use a stick or normal glue. Thanks!!!

[@steveganschow9451]

Again another awesome how to video from RetroBlasting. Even a Bob Ross reference. Keep up the good work. And what are your thoughts about IDW Comics picking up M.A. S.K and doing a new series this coming fall?

[@retroblasting]

+steve ganschow IDW is the Funko ReAction of comics. I'm more concerned about Hasbro. They're circling the drain.

[@kessu83]

@RetroBlasting would you recon there were some initial design in which the electric motor was moving the rubber band but also through a connecting palstic piece moving the radar? it seems odd the what the radar and guns are connected via the teeth. As the radar has some missing teeth (maybe not to rob too much torque from the motor) and the shaft is aligned below the radar dish center line.... maybe a feature that was dropped in the final design? The switch on the other hand seems like a way of controlling the speed...

[@Meihuar2006]

Now what we need is a Mr Science guy to devise a way to cast his own record and update the transport sounds for Force Awakens! (Joking--these are probably far too rare to clown around with).

[@CoroaEntertainment]

You should've used a tiny bit of lube on the back motor spindle, then tested it to help work it further into the motor. That would of helped keep it from seizing up again in the future.

[@jeremiahlocke2540]

Not sure if you are checking these comments anymore, but when you gave the eraser a spin, did you do it clockwise or counterclockwise... or does it matter?

[@MrStr8leg]

I hate glue! In regard to re-adhering the stickers to the ship, you should try Scotch "create" double sided tape. I've used it many times for my restores with great success.

[@grahamparr4710]

When dealing with small wiring clips in tight space use small needle nose pliers.

[@hofquarters]

Excellent as always! I'm not a Star Wars collector, but I'm always interested in how you tackle restoration issues. Good advice on using the pencil eraser to clear battery residue from a toy, that's a new one for me!

[@radioantique]

Hello......have you ever repaired and is there a video for a Dewback Kenner broken legs ??...I guess I have to cut open it...but prefer to contact you before I get going....BEST REGARDS & THANK YOU !

[@robhansen6553]

does the battery need to be attached when you press the spindle with the eraser, or can you just take it apart and free up engine without the battery attached?

[@defektiv2789]

if you have to take the record player apart completely to clean up the other contacts and find yourself struggling to hook the drive belt back over the motor spindle , please note the little bracket just beside the elongated hole ( inside just beside the actual record ) , what your meant to do is hook the drive belt over this bracket then reassemble the player when that's done and using something blunt , ( you're now working from outside the player ) push the belt off the bracket and the belt pops directly back onto the motor spindle . only takes seconds honest .

[@retroblasting]

+Defektiv27 Thanks for the great tip!

[@rogueplanet7776]

You need to hold the button for a second, then release. The sounds will be correct then.

[@marklovelace297]

you nailed it thank you, completely removed the random sounds to stickers ratio!

[@royburnacoven3559]

Thank you Michael. Another vehicle was fixed using this video. However, the c3p0 sound never plays. I have all sounds but it's like I have two R2D2 buttons. Anyone also have this happen?

[@royburnacoven3559]

Update: I tightened the center speaker screw and I got a very clear C3PO voice and now the stormtrooper voice is also very clear and much louder.

[@Geerladenlad]

I think those things attached to the wires " bridges" are resistors.

[@retroblasting]

+Geerladenlad yeah I couldn't find the words. Trying to fix something on camera and keep talking... Dunno how Bob Ross managed it.

[@dy_b1265]

can you do a video on the star wars action figure survival kit

[@missionpassed4584]

12:23 the corner lip of the black bottom did not over lap the side of the grey larger body, just to let you know, great job though, very difficult.

[@missionpassed4584]

+RetroBlasting ah the quality of the good ole days, still better than today lol

[@Tex-hh9rx]

5:55 KITTY! 6:14 What? I'm on film? Oh, so sorry about that. I'll just do a bit of grooming and then I'll toddle off. 17:23 Happy little Troop Transporter.

[@RuneAnimations22]

hey dude if you look at the description it says commedy but try to change the motor it will work

[@retroblasting]

+Dylan Peralez wait what? That made no sense.

[@morgancarr8063]

Guys this is a brilliant site. So have got my transporter working again. However, I have a small issue. One I took off the top part with the band to get it working again. I notebook there is a little tag of plastic on the record wheel. I can only assume that's for some kind of alignment. So interestingly my sounds are not in the right place even if holding down for a second. Can someone clarify if this tag is important and if so where should I point it ? Secondly all my recordings seem to cut out 0.5 of a second before they should. So r2 doesn't have the last beep and c3p0 doesn't say "you". Any ideas on how I can resolve this ?

[@morgancarr8063]

Additionally I note my black switch doesn't seem to do anything. The unit will work at either position. I should mention that in this video it mentions a blue and some other color wire going into the switch. Mine were both white.

[@robjohnson1138]

I know it’s been a long time since you posted, but I’ll just add my $.02. I disassembled and fixed mine a couple of times. If I remember correctly - when you push the button, it moves the “needle” for the record to the edge (or center - I don’t remember if needle starts from the center). This activates the motor, which spins the record - I think the “alignment tab” on the record stops the record when it hits the bottom of the button. When you let go, the needle drops onto the record and the record starts spinning. The sounds are recorded in 6 concentric grooves - so the needle starts in the correct space for a particular sound effect depending on the initial position of the record (which is dictated by which button you pressed). The record spins, sound effect plays, then as the “needle arm” gets to the end of the record, it pushes on a metal contact that disconnects power from the motor - thus stopping it, ready for the next button press. There is no “initial alignment” of the record.

[@robjohnson1138]

If your sound effects cut off early, it could be because the spring contact that stops the motor is mis-adjusted. If bent the wrong way, it could cause the motor to cut off before the needle reaches the end of the sound effect.

[@robjohnson1138]

Morgan Carr The black switch is a pretty wonky “pitch control”. I don’t know for sure, but I suspect they spec’d the motor to run slightly fast with a fresh battery. @11:07 you can see the wiring. Battery (blue wire) has a resistor attached that goes to the black wire (motor). The switch is a simple on-off switch. With the switch “off”, blue wire is disconnected from black wire, but electricity flows from blue to black through the resistor. Therefore motor runs slower, sounds pitch down. When the switch is flipped the other way, blue is now connected directly to black, full voltage goes to motor, pitching it up. This was also in the days before decent alkaline batteries - so voltage decline was more of a slope downward, rather than constant voltage with a sharp drop a the end. My ITT is packed away, so I can’t look at it, but if there are only 2 contacts on the switch, then it shouldn’t matter which ones go to which wires. If there are 3 contacts, most likely the wire to the motor will go on the center one, and the wire to the battery will go to one of the “outside” contacts.

[@matafuko]

Wow that looks brittle! I think those components are resistors.

[@davidmcfadden1763]

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[@irongrenadier0177]

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[@RuneAnimations22]

yeah I know

[@retroblasting]

+Dylan Peralez Comedy appears to be the default category, but I have changed it Oh Great Stickler for KZbin Genre Labels.

[@mjolnirmayhem5701]

I didn't see the record. where is it?

[@retroblasting]

+EmergedBridge 62 look again in part 1. It's the grooved disc under the cover I remove

[@retroblasting]

+EmergedBridge 62 it's also visible in the opening repeat shot in this part

[@mjolnirmayhem5701]

+RetroBlasting I see it now thanks:-)

[@brett8481]

+RetroBlasting I had disassembled my sound box when I was kid, and must have lost some parts to it. I picked up another one on eBay and have a full set of parts too. Since both sets are in pieces, so I can solder a wire back on, I could film how all the parts go together for people who need to rebuild an ITT sound box. Maybe I could create it as an addendum to your 2-parter, or maybe we could collaborate on it for a future part 3? i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h434/Lifeguard2005/IMG_0298_zps6jchvge2.jpg

[@retroblasting]

+Brett Fraser Wow that's quite interesting.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Hilarious how The sounds were all random

[@foch41]

Would love to see you restore/improve Ghostbusters firehouse or WWF LJN Wrestling ring: superretromania.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/wwfljnring2.jpg

[@GenXToysGeek]

it's resistors, not transistors ;)

[@retroblasting]

+JS S Yeah, I know. Couldn't you tell I was searching for the word? Try repairing something, while discussing it, while on camera, all at the same time. Try it.

[@travisshortsmith]

Don’t bother with Elmer’s spray glue use TAMIYA ULTRA THIN GLUE.

[@orlandonostagiafever1964]

I herd that sears build this they are very expensive

[@milincoln]

First!

[@yogspog]

so cool love your videose do you have skype

[@retroblasting]

+Freddy Paterson thanks. Yes.