Vintage Action Force / G.I.Joe Killer W.H.A.L.E Hovercraft restoration part 1 - Toy Polloi

This is the first part in a major restoration of a vintage Action Force / G.I.Joe Killer W.H.A.L.E Hovercraft by Hasbro / Palitoy. This toy has so many areas that are easy to break or loose and I plan to get the whole thing up and running.
In this first video I take it apart and clean it, make some new wheels, and repair both sets of hinges to the front door and ramp.
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[@irishvader2193]

You have given me a desire to start collecting 3 3/4 inch again

[@grunnyg6693]

This was my favorite toy from this line.

[@beach7694]

The gun belongs to 1985 Dusty.

[@LukeWarm05]

I restored a WHALE about 3 years ago and I'm STILL hunting for a few parts. It'll be fun to watch you pull this one together!

[@williamthompson5504]

What parts do you need? I bought several bags of whale parts on eBay to fix mine.

[@nyquist75]

a pelvis repair would be amazing

[@danjones1710]

Absolutely wonderful. Excited for the rest.

[@impossiblepie]

Amazing restoration and that's only part 1!!!!

[@andrewflashchannelgibbs5384]

I love that Toy Polloi music when you speed up a job - just fits so well. Great video.

[@TheToyBoy1978]

Nice work Dave,Looking forward to part 2.

[@larrychilders6599]

this restoration is one I bet will be considered one of the most viewed for GI Joe/Action Force collectors, much like your Mirage repair was for Transformers collectors, one day you should do a restoration on G1 Wheeljack, since there is a lot of parts that get lost for that

[@toypolloi]

I have more TF projects in the works. No wheeljack in my box of projects yet, but I'll add him to my list to look out for.

[@jasonanderson2768]

Thanks for Making this video!!! Ive been thinking about restoring a Whale for years. Now to find myself a junker to restore

[@toypolloi]

Good luck!

[@portland-182]

Thanks for continuing to make videos under the current circumstances - it feels 'normal' and that's quite comforting

[@Youngstown529]

I love how fearless you are... taking these things apart and putting them back together, usually with no instructions. You bring back our childhoods!

[@badape3620]

When I was a kid I used parts off one of these from a original one of these on a nightforce reissue of this to make a cool custom. I use to mix and match parts on GIJOE vechicals all the time

[@mikesmith2718]

That front hinge fix is perfect I've restored 5 of these and the vanes are always the tough things to fix also the missile launcher brackets are tough

[@toypolloi]

Missile launcher brackets fixed in part two, and the missile launcher in part three. Cheers

[@davidtexmex1616]

I’ve been holding off watching this, saving it for a lockdown ‘down’ day, need the cheering up, thanks for the upload 👍🏻

[@briand7381]

Good memories. As a kid I removed all the guns. Haha. Lots of memories with this and the red hydrofoil

[@DarthPerfidy]

LOVE this project! Over the years, I have been restoring a Killer WHALE. The rubber wheels look like a nice "upgrade" over the original plastic ones. I saw the "control panel" you put in place and learned I am missing that piece. THANK YOU very much on that!! Another bobble I have to hunt down.....

[@billpagan3070]

Love watching these Dave😁👍

[@pferguson19]

I actually just finished restoring one so if u need any parts, I might have a few...complete with new ToyHax stickers. Had trouble with screws on the base as mine were an odd shape...but manged to get the right tool!

[@toypolloi]

Thanks l do need many parts as you can see. Drop me a PM via any of my social media and maybe we can work something out.

[@samuelrivera4542]

You have a great approach towards repairing these toys. Tooth brushes are good for cleaning the details. Ever use a soft sponge to clean the general areas to speed up the process? I like your original music which sounds Digital.

[@richhawkins8110]

You're a restoration genius, Dave.

[@samuzamu]

An idea for wrapping the wheel axles is to use heat shrink tubing instead of tape, provided it gives the right diameter of couse

[@toypolloi]

That could work as well. I try to show simple stuff that anyone can do if I possibly can. And I think most people have some tape to hand.

[@samuzamu]

@@toypolloi Yeah, I can understand that, good point :)

[@alkydaklown]

I wanted one of these so bad as a kid and seeing this broken one...... I STILL WANT ONE! lol

[@Vincent-396]

A very informative video. I am restoring the Night Force Night Striker, currently. The information in this video will help me with my first restoration. Keep up the great job.

[@toypolloi]

Glad it helped!

[@Vincent-396]

I attempted to take apart my night striker, but accidentally pulled the launch mechanism out, then the spring popped out. I cannot figure out how to remove the launch cover without breaking the tab that connects to the bottom section. It covers and holds the launch mechanism under it. Do you know how to open up the launch mechanism. I am afraid that I may snap the post off. All of this led to the sled door snapping off as well. Any help, or schematic, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@thorgrim13013]

thank you for these videos Just got a killer WHALE today (not in as bad condition as the one in the vid) and will need to disassemble it for cleaning, will be rewatching for reference

[@toypolloi]

Glad to help.

[@FullersFigures]

Definitely the most loved and most frustrating toy from my childhood. It was so flimsy with bits falling off and going missing. Even lost a wheel at one stage of playing. So good to see one get the full Toy Polloi treatment of love, care and attention it deserves. Looking forward to the next instalment Dave.

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

Good job

[@DeepVeinZombosis]

Very enjoyable video

[@blueboyhotwheelsandmore869]

This is a good restoration so far, looking forward to part 2, it looks a lot better with a good scrubbing, interested in seeing how you fix the fans on the back that'd be neat to see it function.

[@Tim-57]

Oh man that was great, thank you Dave. I really enjoy your series type videos. That was the quickest 30min video I have ever watched. Stay safe.

[@byteme6620]

Great Work- maybe a series to improve the weak points. Since the plastic deteriorates over time, to make the toy more playable and durable,please.

[@dwaynec7542]

Hold off on the top "glass" piece; it just so happens that I have one that was broken on the opposite side. I think you could weld the two together. I may have some other bits as well.

[@Nicopelli77]

Once again, impressive and creative use of Lego!

[@redspec01]

Wow! The experience you bring to the restoration is quite amazing! What I really like is that you repair these toys so that one could play with them, not everything is about being MiB or NiB. Any timeline on part 2?

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. Part two is up next Friday. Patreons and KZbin channel Members can watch it from Sunday.

[@brianartillery]

Excellent fixes! All hail LEGO!

[@ArmandoDy]

Toy Polloi you should get a Night Force Killer Whale to get parts for the original. The smaller guns actually have pieces on the ends. Maybe YoJoe.com has the blueprints. Great video. 👍🤠🤙 Oh yeah you might be able to use the Chap Mei hover craft that released a few years back at Toy R Us. The fans on that version are battery operated.

[@RobertReno1]

Another great job, Dave! Can't wait to see your Photoshop fix for the replacement stickers. :)

[@paulshanahan1551]

Awesome stuff again Dave...👍 I’m just in the process of restoring one myself so will be watching with interest. Keep up the good work.

[@jamboshangotherandymolesmo5913]

Great vid dude. Heat shrink would be a good alternative to tape. I’m currently restoring the GI JOE The General. It’s a great project

[@dodonnauniverse]

I had it when i was a kid

[@gregkatz5411]

Amazing Dave, love watching your videos. Great job!

[@crispycollar1071]

Very impressive my friend.

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Whale of a job.

[@tomheckhaus7617]

How about some 4mm or 5mm heat shrink tubing, the type with glue inside to build up the Lego antenna axles?

[@eltenda]

Damn you're skilled..! Stay safe

[@garza8633]

You can use termofit instead tape, and looks better Dave.

[@toypolloi]

That could work as well. I try to show simple stuff that anyone can do if I possibly can. And I think most people have some tape to hand.

[@gunnersmate7482]

That rifle belongs to DUSTY! It's missing the bipod stabilizer but nice find!

[@DarioDarrow]

That half hour went by really quickly! 😄 I’m guessing the window fix will be using CD cases 🤔

[@juancabeza5809]

If you listen to your voice at 1.5x speed, you sound like Blurr from the Transformers cartoon. Hasbro should hire you!!!...😎👍👍

[@jamesg3685]

Dusty's gun with the bipod

[@grotgrusson5124]

I thought the wheels would be a marble, just like in those old computer mouses. Like a track ball that could move smooth in any direction. Never thought of it to have actual wheels. =)

[@nyquist75]

the video we need

[@greenlanternhg5141]

My internet is failing for most of the month 😩 it took me three days to finish watching this video 😓 That was great 😲 let me ask you something what would you use to keep the gears lubricated? axel grease sounds too extreme 🤨

[@lostonwallace1396]

I'm very impressed with the wheels fix! Very nice! What brand of nippers do you use, Dave? I love the Tamiya pair that I have. They seem to be doing a great job, and have been doing so for a few years now. Great video, man! Looking forward to part two of your restoration! Someday, I hope we can work together on some project or another. :)

[@creepyshadow]

One thing I've done when trying to get back the sheen of old plastic toys that look dull is to use Armor All on a small sponge or towel and go over the whole toy...it really brings back the luster and makes it pop...also something you can use to get rid of sticky sticker residue is to use a damp Magic Eraser...they work very well for plastic toys like this.

[@toypolloi]

I don't like magic erasers, they are abrasive and can damage the surface of the plastic. So I don't recommend anyone use them. Cheers

[@williamthompson5504]

I had this. I think it was $20 + 5 flag points. A year later I got the driver/operator Cutter for $1.75 1 flag point and 75 cents shipping.

[@allizotte3458]

I have the broken hindge on the front.i wish i could do ehat you did to fix it.

[@georgeaitken2719]

The killer whale is a nice toy but it had so many easily broken parts I’m surprised you can find one complete

[@jovintagle2372]

Maybe the grass also belongs to Dusty. 🤔

[@kiiboreviewsngameplay3756]

I own the Joe version of this, and its probably in the same shape as you received yours, and the parts are scattered everywhere 😅

[@kiiboreviewsngameplay3756]

Also is there any way in the future that it could be possible to get or download a decal for the action man mountain climber decal for his orange jacket? I recently bought it and its missing the either action man logo or union jack on it ((idk which it is any info would be appreciated)). Many thanks! You're restorations of action man and a friend on discord made me a fan of collecting Joe and action man stuff. Big fan too!

[@ronjodway3521]

Not sure if this was answered yet, but that gun looks like Dusty's Famas...

[@bobastu]

This was my goto insertion vehicle for the my Joe play missions. It just was missing an air component. Great job on restoration so far. LEGO pieces seem to be the thing to restore old Palitoy/Hasbro vehicles. I found this a few years ago. Never thought that little motorcycle was based on a real vehicle: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Motocompo

[@ToonamiT0M]

What is the benefit to using lighter fluid over something like GooGone?

[@williamthompson5504]

Quicker results and goo gone sometimes leaves a white powder-ish residue.

[@TheRealColBosch]

And cheaper.

[@ToonamiT0M]

@@williamthompson5504 Thank you. I've had good results with GooGone but I'll give this a try in the future.

[@manko8852]

22:15 your welcome

[@nfranks7747]

How do I safely remove the windshield from a whale that I am taking parts from to restore another whale?

[@glennesaurusrex]

Hey toy-polli . Any chance you have a video on getting rid of stress marks in plastic? I bought a snake mountain and it arrived today with some very mean stress marks.thanks for any help .

[@toypolloi]

Hot water may help. Where are the stress marks? Drop me a PM with some photos.

[@manko8852]

Swanky unscrewing music at 3:32 your welcome.

[@darthbretticus9951]

I have a GI Joe with a broken crotch I still have the piece that broke off would it be better to just plastic weld it back on or create a new piece with milliput?

[@williamthompson5504]

Either should work fine. There’s minimal stress on the the crotch. Plastic weld will be fine. Which figure?

[@darthbretticus9951]

@@williamthompson5504 Original Storm Shadow

[@TheNightBadger]

My eBay Whale is still awaiting a fix. Biggest issue for me was the fact the hull had a crack in it, so I need a new upper hull.

[@toypolloi]

You should be able to fix that with plastic weld. Work from the inside and allow capillary action to pull it into the crack. It works very well on this type of plastic.

[@TheNightBadger]

@@toypolloi I hadn't even thought of that. It's really only a visual defect, but I might give plastic weld a try anyway...

[@pinfarmer]

I was shocked by the amount of tiny easily broken bits. Mine was mint until my wife accidently knocked my shelf...

[@toypolloi]

Ouch.

[@malcolmbryant9462]

I think thats Dustys gun

[@brennonr]

let me know if you need any of the depth charges i could print some out for you. I dont know what shipping would be from the states but if its not too bad I will be happy to send some.

[@freakshowfilmfestival3591]

I know your tried and true method is lighter fluid to remove sticky residue, but do you have Goo Gone across the pond? (I used it on price tag residue on figures still in the package) 🤷 And it smells orangey. Lol

[@toypolloi]

I don't think you can get it in the UK.

[@freakshowfilmfestival3591]

@@toypolloi bummer. We gotta see if we can get you some and see what you think. 🤷 Meanwhile I might try lighter fluid as an opposite. 😉

[@IceDragonKustoms]

Where online can I buy that plastic weld?

[@toypolloi]

eBay

[@peterparker6584]

Would you by any chance have any extra killer whale pieces that you'd consider parting with? At this point my childhood one is nearly complete I think I'm short for pieces maybe five I got a second one with a shell that is in excellent condition and I've been slowly piecing it back together originally I used most of the pieces off of it online from when I was a kid and I've been back and forth working on the pair of them getting a piece here and a piece there when I buy mixed box lots of GI Joe parts. I had about 12 boxes that I sorted through about 6 months ago some of those boxes I had for six and seven years and hadn't gotten around to sorted everything out into life for Rubbermaid containers and you'd be surprised how many pieces were there for the killer whale in between those boxes where I kept getting stuff at yard sales knowing it was something GI Joe related and kept putting each little piece and one of the boxes and the corner of the back room and stuff just kept piling up. I only recently got into position to start putting up tables and shelves add rebuilding Vehicles figures playsets and so on I had nearly everything from when I was a kid where I let go of almost none of it And the stops been kind of getting added to over the last 20 years or so. Been kind of ADD where I constantly get things connected to GI Joe in boxes of toys people throughout or at yard sales for like a dollar and fifty cents. I started intermittently buying stuff on eBay over the last two or three years generally I get stuff where people list it wrong and I get it for almost nothing I generally don't pay a lot because people are really ridiculous about what they list things for. I'll get a vehicle that was listed at an opening bid of $0.99 and end up paying like $12 whereas the same vehicle missing more pieces will be in several listings between $30 and $200 or I'll buy a box lot of eight or nine vehicles for $30 that are missing pieces as another example. The whale that has a good shell I paid $20 for and you don't want to know how many pieces were with it including the GI Joe figure that came with it.

[@toypolloi]

I think I have a couple of bits left. Drop me a DM and I can check.

[@peterparker6584]

@@toypolloi I'm what would be considered a technology caveman. It turns out I've had messages from KZbin piling up at my Microsoft account that I didn't know about for almost 2 years I only ever made that account for where are you have to have a Microsoft account when you're using a cell phone or tablets or they basically won't let you even turn the damn thing on. I'll try to figure out how to send you a direct message about three months ago I ended up with a mother hovercraft LOL. So now I've got one nearly finished and two missing a assortment of pieces that's not counting the fact I'm slowly rebuilding this is going to make you pull your hair out around 50 or 75 g.I. Joe vehicles and a few playsets and I have a big graveyard of figures that I've been rebuilding a piece at a time LOL. I quite frequently get Jose with a broken crotch or broken arm or broken leg or the lower half missing top of the head chopped off you name it. I started buying those plastic sorting containers from the dollar store and I sorted all the body parts out and every so often I end up rebuilding another figure. I when I can try to use the original parts but in a lot of cases I mostly just colour match. I've got several fat troops that don't necessarily have the original arm or crotch or legs in some cases it's Parts off of the newer versions. Likewise I've got a shoe box of quite a few 1960s GI Joes that I've got to get around to I buy and sell 1960s GI Joe stuff and I've randomly ended up with several Joe's that are an insanely bad condition at some point I've got to go on eBay and track down body parts one of them somebody painted the head like a homeless man clown from the 1960s and I don't know if I can get the paint off and save the head or not lol. Likewise I've got a container of 1980s g.I. Joe body parts somebody's kid painted with modelling paint that I've got to see if I can clean the paint off or if they're only going to be useful if I paint them to match other figures.

[@JamesThames1987]

Hello again! I tried to ask you earlier today but it looks like the last video you posted was removed. I was just curious if you might know of a good paint to touch up eyebrows, gauntlets, or hair with on G.I. Joe type figures. I have some old Mortal Kombat figures that need a little touching up and was hoping to get your professional opinion on what to use. They aren't too bad off, just a little touching up I think is all they need; but what I'm looking for is something durable like what was used originally. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much and I look forward to your next next video! 😁

[@toypolloi]

Hi, check out some of my other videos on fixing up GI Joes, and you'll see what I do. Cheers

[@JamesThames1987]

@@toypolloi Cheers! And thank you so much! All I could find on your paint touch ups when I searched was for your Star Wars figures. I should have known to check your G.I. Joe figure restoration videos. Derp... 🤪

[@toypolloi]

This video should link to my GI Joe restoration playlist which will have them all in. Cheers

[@gibbie80s61]

Someone has been in a park with that! Better tell the police...

[@terranceclark3479]

USS FLAGG. You know you want to do one...

[@jedi69outcast]

Guys on Facebook are doing great Custom parts. Not Repro for the purists, but they really look great I’ll share the names as I come across them again

[@chrismayer3919]

I myself, have a fully-saved Killer Whale that I DEARLY love (as much as HCC788 loves his!) I can't wait for part two of this segment! BTW, have you seen the new ACTION FORCE decals on COBRASTICKERS.COM yet, TP?

[@gxbouncer1]

U can contact hooded cobra commander 788 on Facebook for questions he only does g I joe also did a review on the whale

[@CrashHeadroom]

Dude, no idea if you know this but lego is very expensive now especially here in england with us o.O well unless you are getting bootleg bits... but you just cut away 2 pounds worth of lego antennae ... modern age huh? -_-

[@toypolloi]

You are buying the wrong Lego. These bits are super cheap 🙂

[@CrashHeadroom]

@@toypolloi well again there is bootleg yes XD but official lego has risen in price so much man... recently got back into it to make mech's and i died inside when going to look for those old bendy hose pipes :S every clip of your spare bits and a piece of my soul crys XD (fantastic work though man! so impressed with your restoration jobs, I might have to send my Skyhopper your way for some repairs o.o).