Vintage Skeletor Face restoration - Masters of the Universe - Toy Polloi

My Vintage He-man and the Masters of the Universe Skeletor Army contains many less than perfect figures. And quite a few have faces that have seen better days. Some almost have no paint left on them so it seemed a good idea to fix them up and make Skeletor presentable again.
He's a tricky figure to paint as every single one I have is a different colour, so lots of mixing of paint is required.
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[@handheldhavoc6635]

Seeing videos like this make me want to buy vintage figures and fix them up!

[@toypolloi]

Go for it!

[@handheldhavoc6635]

@@toypolloi also, I notice you don't prime figures like some people do. Does the paint stay on with just the top coat?

[@MK7-MephistoKevin777]

Great work, and now you have a bunch of the ''belt-armor-kilt'' pieces to help fix up more of your loose vintage Skeletor figures.

[@ahisupermonster]

“For the moment, he’s just a head on a stick.” That’s a t-shirt right there!

[@hughragsdale7351]

I love your videos, particularly the Master's of the Universe episodes.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. More to come on motu in the next few weeks.

[@IceWolfLoki]

It's kind of humourous that you are restoring the faces of a character that's main defining feature is that he lacks one.

[@daverage4729]

That's a lotta happy Skeletors.

[@KristonAbbott]

Love it! Toy Polloi AND lots of Skeletors, can’t beat it.

[@luvz2reed]

That one raggedy paintbrush was giving me anxiety. Glad you switched to the nice little one. Hahaha! Ooh, before and after split screens are sooo satisfying. Aaahhh.

[@MrHeagen]

Glad you showed that kind of repair! Adjusting the color tones is not really simple, but it was excellent! I love this channel!

[@zarnistastudios]

Looking at the ones you chose, you really brought them back to their full glory. I do love a good skelator. And all of these rescues would be pride of place in any collection. I liked the tip about scraping the paint off around his mouth. Top tip!

[@toypolloi]

Glad you like them!

[@BrynSmith76]

They look so much better. Nice job.

[@nicholasdickens2801]

Always my favourite ever toy baddie. Far better than even the great Megatron.

[@white8crow]

Darth Vader is pretty good and so is the Joker for villains. However, this is perfect for Halloween season.

[@manko8852]

That was enjoyable, would have like to seen one customized with the glow in the dark paint.

[@crimsonorc]

Might be a good idea to use a wet palette but great to see these restored

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

Wow good job on the Skeletors thanks for your videos...Very helpful.

[@darthwotsits4508]

You have a very keen eye for the slight differences in the shade of colours that are needed! Amazing!

[@mmarquez5765]

You have magical hands, ✨ your touch restore the life back to these toys.. Good job always.✨

[@80sfreak42]

Brilliant restore...

[@benflay6038]

Nice another great video repainted a skelator he man and man at arms head myself

[@felix9100]

I love that in a life centred around plastic your toothbrush is made out of bamboo :)

[@toypolloi]

I'm trying to save putting plastic in landfill, so it seemed a good move :D

[@felix9100]

@@toypolloi It shure is. Plastic belongs displayed in the shelf ;)

[@brianartillery]

It would have been funny if you had given 'Head On A Stick' to one of the other Skeletors to hold, like a particularly grisly battle staff. Great repairs, though. Nice one.

[@antman2919]

Thanks Dave, love watching the paint touch-ups.

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome, yeah paint machining is hard as they are not all exactly the same shade of colour , but really good job 👍🏾🤙🏼

[@ulises6402]

Yo también hago esas reparaciones y quedan muy bien

[@flymario8046]

Oh my... poor Skeletor! You did great man! I wish I had the skills you had at painting such small things. Your color mixing is epic.

[@Rich77UK]

If you go to an artist supply shop you can get flexible paints for leather and Pu. I've painted rubber, leather and plastics in them and they flex perfectly for as long as I remember. They are not overly expensive and I suspect a lot more harder wearing than normal model paint

[@toypolloi]

Acrylics are quite flexible as well. They dry with quite a rubbery texture and are cheap an easy for people to get. I'll take a look at the ones you suggest and see what they are made of. Cheers

[@roeelo]

Amazing work

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

Great job on the Skeletor figures👌👌👌👌

[@pascalm104]

TOP VIDEO Great channel Keep it up Greetings from Germany

[@mikesmith2718]

Very cool and what a difference a little paint makes! You've got a great skeletor collection.

[@Abimanyu-Gama28]

Awesome job sir!

[@dyiphotography8076]

You did an awesome job! Your painting skills are amazing!!!!!

[@davidandrews5215]

Another cool video now we know how to do this . Now you know and knowing is half the battle.

[@Portal2099]

Have you ever thought of making Skeletor armor and skirt out of fabric to make it look more savage/realistic?

[@IceWolfLoki]

Yeah that would be good as there really is much less armor out there than Skeletors. I've planned to do similar myself with some TMNT belts using different sizes of elastic in place of the original rubberised plastic.

[@R-Lee-]

That's not a skirt that is a loincloth.

[@Portal2099]

@@R-Lee- It's a ball hiding skit.

[@garymichael6899]

That's actually a great idea... my skeletor is missing his belt I'm gonna make one!

[@garymichael6899]

What about restoring a faker face

[@astraltactical2073]

This is reallly nice work!

[@toypolloi]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dave I cannot get enough of watching you mix paint. When I do it I end up with a small container of paint, no where near the original colour...haha Hoping that your area is missing the new hit of that "crap virus!" Take care

[@jdgibson6729]

Really enjoyed this restoration video. Thank you!

[@toypolloi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Zinontoysandhandmadeconstructs]

The glossy is just fine my friend😊👍👍

[@rebelsatcloudnine]

I really needed to see a great restoration like this today :) If I could give some advice on the Vallejo paints Dave, you might find them to be nicer than the Humbrol, as Vallejo boasts that their paints are a "purer" acrylic. I use them quite a lot and Formula P3 for hand brushing tiny details. They level really well, can easily be mixed for new colors, and thinned a bit with water. In the modeling community there's a bit of caution towards some of the Humbrol acrylics as they can have a sandy/grainy texture, I've had this happen once and it was quite noticeable. Vallejo also have a "Game Color" range with a lot of unique flesh tones and very bright colors that many toys would have used.

[@g_arende6617]

Hey dude! Re-flock us a Panthor

[@Rich77UK]

I asked a couple of years ago to positive feedback from TP. Fingers crossed for a video soon as mine is looking a little bald.

[@Spottedfeather]

@@Rich77UK I'd rather see if he could re-stink a Stinkor.

[@freddyhat9796]

@@Spottedfeather You can use Patchouli essential oil to re-stink your Stinkor.

[@Spottedfeather]

@@freddyhat9796 and that soaks into the plastic and rubber ? How long would doing something like that take and how long does the stink last ?

[@freddyhat9796]

@@Spottedfeather You would have to try to find out. I put a few drops on a piece of paper inside the armour a couple of months ago and he still smells like a hippie.

[@CoyPowers]

You can have the Skeletors, I've been amassing Mer-Man (Mer-Men?) and accidentally, some how, Two-Bads. I have a couple of figures that need a desperate face restoration. I should get on that. Loved the video, and your Skeletor army looks great!

[@TheToyBoy1978]

I'm 90% sure that was the Skeletor i sent you Dave along with the Action Man Machine Gun emplacement, C3PO & Mr T spares. (i believe his neck split when i removed his head) Some excellent colour matching there Dave, impossible to tell them apart from the originals.

[@gieselats]

You‘re an artist. Wow. Really cool. Keep up the good work. Stay safe.

[@steventurner6902]

I love the new Origins Skeletor, but I must admit that the original head sculpt will always be my favorite. I’ll be looking for a vintage Skeletor on eBay so I can do a head swap ;)

[@channelwoodgrange]

0:45 - If you had more of a decomposition molded body, that would be good as is for Zombie Skeletor or even a Hammer Horror style creature.

[@tntsk868]

In Florida with the humidity, I most always have a problem with the paint getting sticky after it dries on these rubber plastics.

[@toypolloi]

Try some talc.

[@AStrangeDisease]

Skeletor spa day!

[@mariomorales215]

Que buen trabajo, quisiera saber que tipo de pintura has usado?

[@ingbetoedi]

Excelente video gracias

[@elias_jkp]

I love your videos 💙 it's amazing to see a damaged toy get repaired/repainted 🙂 (btw. if possible, could you maybe do a video about repairing/repainting a vintage "Thundercats" Lion'o ?)

[@toypolloi]

I will try! He is another people ask for. I have a couple just trying to track down the weapons and powerpack for him. Cheers

[@craniumbear]

I could be wrong but I think Vallejo is a Spanish name. So the j should make an h sound. But I could be wrong. Great vidoe! Amazing paint work!

[@toypolloi]

Not sure it matters. I'm not here to teach languages.

[@Sublimeshredder]

How is it that the brake fluid only loosens up the added paint? Is there a certain amount of time to soak or is the original plastic solid black? Learn a lot from your videos, cheers!

[@francoistrichet1497]

We can repair them ? Awesome ! Thanks a lot :)

[@Richard339]

UN GENIO .. MAS VIDEOS DE MOTU..👊

[@GregorySesma]

Got a Skeletor not to long ago and if It needs a touch up, I know which video to reference. Thank you Toy Polloi!

[@azacel23]

As always an incredible job, greetings from Argentina :)

[@TheTimPilot]

Request...how to fix MOTU Fisto or Jitsu arm spring action :) I'm trying to fix mine but do not understand how the spring is supposet to sit.

[@justodebenito]

Hello, this news may surprise you. In Spain, this same year the “trepas” appeared for sale, as they say in English. the "climbs" are the masks to paint the colored parts of skeletor. To paint each part, they were put on the face and with each one they painted yellow and then the eyes, until completing the painting of the entire head, appeared in the eviction of the factory where under the license of. congost figures were made. the price paid for the 6 "climbs" was 13,000 euros. yes indeed 11738 GPB. there is an interview. If you put in the gogle search engine "trepas skeletor spain" you can see photos. , the collector who bought them lives in "the canary islands". It is almost certain that it is a unique piece in the world, since that was something that was not guaranteed and always ended up in the trash.

[@darthmaul33]

Perfect, thank you for this great video.

[@nammis77]

If I am gonna wash a figure in soapwater, does that effect the "leg string" in any way. They can be brittle the original "legs trings" or will they be just fine after its dried? And how do you dry it after its had a bath?

[@toypolloi]

The leg bands degrade anyway, water should not affect them at all. Air dry, or dry off most the water and let air dry after that. Do not submerge them fully as they have a spring inside that will rust.

[@nammis77]

@@toypolloi Thank you😊

[@Starscream2588]

I went to Lowe's I found these really small metal hook. I used a Hair dryer on high. on the legs the hook part went right i n. Nice & strong. then I filled up the waist area. harder. then just screwed in the hooks Now they are nice & strong. I think hooks Work too cause they are stronger.

[@ah-hx2uc]

Amazing

[@brettpugh7898]

I have a stupid question, do they make those bands in smaller versions for the female figures?

[@toypolloi]

Yes, they do!

[@MeanJohnDean]

None with glow in the dark paint?

[@greenlanternhg5141]

Quick question, is it better overall to paint over the old paint? Cause I’m thinking removing the paint is gonna be a hassle 🤔

[@toypolloi]

Up to you. I prefer to just repair what needs repairing. Cheers

[@andybennington637]

Awesome!

[@Fardawg]

Do you know if the paints specifically marketed for models are different enough from regular acrylic paint you'd get in an art supply aisle (the cheaper kind, not the more expensive "artist quality") to make a difference? I've used my painting acrylics before for touch-ups, but wondered if the acrylic "model" paint works better for figures.

[@toypolloi]

I've used some of the art based acrylics and never find they stick to the models that well. So there maybe a difference, but I can't say for sure.

[@darthwotsits4508]

Have you been tempted to strip the whole lot off and start from scratch?

[@raydengamer]

I have a doubt ... painting the skeletor heads or parts of the figure, does it lower the value of its price or is it maintained ??? I have several skeletors with scratches and they look very good, but I am worried that they will lower the value ...

[@toypolloi]

It all depends why you collect. I'm collecting for the fun of it and don't spend much on what I buy. So the value of them to start with is not much. It's up to you what you do with your own toys. For me it's not the value of them, but the fun I can have with them. Cheers

[@sergiouchi8414]

Could you put the name and characteristics of the liquid you used for the pants?

[@jdaywork2693]

The torsos seem to "yellow" with time. Does hydrogen peroxide and ultra violet light restore them? I've seen that down with other plastics from aged products (computers).

[@knightwalker317]

It looks like a metallic yellow on the skeletors face

[@craigcharlesworth1538]

Most of the torsos on vintage Skeletors seem to have yellowed. Have you ever thought of retrobriting them?

[@toypolloi]

I have videos on it.

[@williamgriffin7584]

awesome

[@ericasker401]

What was the final application that you applied after painting the faces? Thank you.

[@toypolloi]

A clear top coat. Humbrol and Valejo make them. I use a semi gloss as I think it matches the original finish better.

[@fitfitness5648]

Do you put anything on the figures after they are painted like a varnish? Just in case they got wet or anything.

[@toypolloi]

As mentioned in the video. Cheers

[@ulysees08]

What's in the large jar that you dip your brush before wiping out of curiosity?

[@toypolloi]

Water. It's just a bit dirty from the paint. I change it before I start painting.

[@oliverbelmonte7077]

Your awesome sir. Sir i bought a coleco rambo toy.anyway to color the face? Its flesh color faded.

[@toypolloi]

DM me some images of the problem. Hard to say until I see what you mean. cheers

[@oliverbelmonte7077]

In facebook sir?

[@toypolloi]

FB or any of the social media links in my banner are fine. Whichever you prefer. Cheers

[@williamhughes7551]

What type of paint are you using? Water,enamel?

[@toypolloi]

I give all the details of the paints and colours used in the video. Cheers

[@IceWolfLoki]

Send some of these in to get graded ;)

[@nerdcraftercoley7305]

Dave did you ever find a body for that head on a stick Skeletor? He could be one of your mascots you could call him skeletor's head on a stick.

[@toypolloi]

I have a box of Skeletor bits that I build into a figure when I have enough. So this one is now a complete figure again.

[@MyNameGoesRightHere]

There are some glorious Bob Ross moments in this video!!! Hahahahah

[@toypolloi]

I'll take that. I'm not getting a curly perm though 🤣😂🦱

[@MyNameGoesRightHere]

@@toypolloi HAHAHAHAH! Weeeeell, no one can be perfect!!! HAHAHAHAH

[@williamthompson5504]

. I want to send some supplies . I'm in the States and can get pretty much anything. What do you need?

[@TheTimPilot]

@Toy Polloi What product is that final gloss top coat you're using? I have a few Skeletors that need the same treatment as these do :)

[@toypolloi]

Humbrol acrylic 135. But you can get all sorts.

[@michaelmatthews2759]

was just considering a couch up on the chin of my skelator

[@countbloodcount]

The links for the he-bands don't work. I heard that someone bought the copyright and now they're only available from a seller in Germany.

[@toypolloi]

Just search for He-bands on ebay, they are still listed there. Cheers

[@countbloodcount]

@@toypolloi I didn't think you'd actually reply but thanks. Your videos have been a help and an inspiration giving my childhood toys new life. Thanks again

[@gamerid6507]

so r u planning to buy the new motu origin 2020?

[@toypolloi]

I think I may have one on the way to me?

[@cr0uchingtiger]

FYI both links to the leg bands are down/item no longer available.

[@toypolloi]

I've updated the ebay link, but they are out of stock currently. Keep checking back or drop them a message. Cheers

[@VoorDeFilm]

What is the brand of top coat you use?

[@toypolloi]

Humbrol 135. I will be trying some new stuff in an upcoming video.

[@VoorDeFilm]

@@toypolloi Great. Thanks!

[@NumberOneGeek]

My Skeletor's face fell off, so I've been thinking about a repaint for a while.

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

I think for me those Skeletor figures when they were being made I think they were painted buy a person it's like the Nintendo amiibos that they are painted by hand

[@toypolloi]

They were most likely sprayed on using a few different stencils. But done by hand, so you end up with lots of variations.

[@ah-hx2uc]

Fix / make a Fright zone puppet

[@eltenda]

I have 45 loose ones and they could use help lol

[@markshellard5894]

10:00 took a punch from he man

[@tyronsmith7938]

WUAOO!! 💀💀💀

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Great job (s). Are the paints from the states? I noticed they are spelled the “ American “ way.

[@Laura_M-16]

Why paint a happy little tree when you can paint a happy little Skeletor?

[@ronaldjaeger767]

Have you ever had a toy you repaired graded???

[@toypolloi]

No. For me grading is a bit of a con, so I wouldn't waste my money trying to get something they should easily spot graded.

[@ronaldjaeger767]

@@toypolloi thank you for replying you and your videos are awesome! My thinking was because grading is a con then if the grader's give a repaired toy a high grade that would prove it's a con.

[@masterfarr8265]

so this is what it would be like if Keldor got more than his face melted off