Transformers Shockwave Generation One repair - Toy Polloi

[@survivorstudios]

From what I’ve heard, the old Shockwave toys are absolute nightmares to restore. Bad tolerances, brittle plastic, degrading rubber, corroded batteries, faulty electronics, at least it doesn’t have any gold plastic!

[@doggoman6396]

*frantically panics in G2*

[@nicholasdickens2801]

My very favourite Transformer ever: Shockwave! Oh thank you.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

You've got the magic touch, Dave. I'm so happy to see that parts were able to be used to complete yours and that the RadioShack battery didn't explode. I remember "trading for the weekend" with a neighbor and when he returned it, Shockwave was missing his hose. I of course questioned him immediately and he said his 2 year old sister got a hold of it and ripped it off. We remained friends but we never traded toys after that day - never liked his sister much, either 😉.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks again Michael. These are very fun, if fiddly, to work on. I plan to work on more of your collection in future. Just trying to figure out which one next would make a good video.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

@@toypolloi You are most welcome, Dave. I'm really enjoying watching these all get a new lease on life and your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me.

[@archangel5627]

I’m always so amazed at all of the engineering that went into designing these older G1 transformer figures. I know as a child in the 80’s, I was blown away when Transformers came out and even the Gobots to certain degree. I love watching videos of Dave doing transformer repairs. I find these videos to be very useful and informative. As always, thank you so much for sharing these great techniques for repairing toys and I’m looking forward to seeing the next one! Cheers!

[@James-sf7yp]

Yet again you gave me the confidence to attempt a fix. Got my son's Tandy version working because of this video. Thanks

[@toypolloi]

Excellent!

[@thundercloud6988]

The way you fixed the leg really helped me with on of my arms on my shockwave. Had the same problem with the screw hole shattering. Luckily I had all of the peices

[@TheTimPilot]

Even my KO Shockwave have the same issue with the loose leg. The trigger is stuck too, but now I know how to take it apart without breaking it thanks to you :)

[@steammachine3061]

Learning how to make your own springs would be pretty invaluable for toy repair. I imagine youtube would have you covered with tutorials

[@coyeti629]

I love your videos. I wish you were my next door neighbor. Put them in a warm car in the summer. That will soften the plastic just enough that the bow in the shoulder/body to relax and reset once pulled out.

[@manko8852]

10:12 cut a small piece of a plastic straw and slide it over the screw repair and pack it with milliput.

[@willcurtiss6258]

You are doing God's work my friend.

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Saving the world,one toy at a time. Ingenious fixes again.

[@Quietstorm3333]

Great job he is a stubborn boy I’ve worked on mine a few times my mom used to hide him from me because I ran around the house shooting it all day and it was loud lol

[@ShawnMeira]

Hell yeah!!! More Transformers figures

[@gregkatz5411]

Great job Dave!!!

[@blueboyhotwheelsandmore869]

Wow I didn't realize how complex, technical and fragile shockwave was. I had that toy as a kid it was my favorite transformer. When you tested him with the laser it made the sounds and lite up, I got a flashback. You cut a coil out of the springs that was exactly what I was thinking. You did a good job, you seem to have a lot of patience for tedious stuff like that, it's an obedience and a gift for things like that, you're pretty skilled and talented Mr Polloi, maybe it's just me but I feel like you have been making some really good videos lately, I like the one where you were talking about what you would do with your collection when you pass away, that got me thinking about myself and I'm still not sure, it would be nice to think that whoever hands it ends up in has some kind of apperception for it, like I said i don't know probably thinking to far ahead, anyways another great video and I learned something from it.

Very nice, some of those original transformers were very intricate. Reminds me of an operation I did on my omega supreme's track/leg issue.

[@TaffiLouis]

Excellent topic! I’ve got a barely-together “Shackwave” complete, hey deteriorating. Looking forward to sitting down and taking notes!

[@TeZXSpectrum]

So much love in this restoration! Thanks I think I'm brave enough now to have a fix on my Shockwave.👍

[@garym6315]

I had the grey non-Transformers version of this figure from either Poundstretcher or What Every Woman Wants store in the UK. As a kid I didn't realise it wasn't an official Transformers release.

[@StephenBates_IT]

I had 2 Shockwave's back in the day and both of them had this leg issue straight out of the box. I assumed it was a design flaw. 😔

[@toypolloi]

It's not a great design. And requires such a small amount of pressure to work. I could see why it would be a trouble from the start.

[@MJKToys]

I think I would have thickened the wires with something ( another wire or two in the braid?) and rolled the ends and glued them so the tube would be one piece and both ends would have a stop to keep them in place. If the shrink tube is flexible enough, that is. Cool fix!

[@asthmaenthusiast]

Ugh, the old Shockwave I have has that exact same abdominal bend thing going on. Figured I'd clamp both sides down and give it some gentle time with a hair dryer.

[@lostonwallace1396]

Awesome fixes, man!! Now, uf you can figure out here to fix a Soundwave cassette door so that it will stay shut, I'd love to see a video about that!!!

[@MrThunderwing]

Another great restoration Dave. I'd be interested to see if you could come up with a way to fix that broken clear purple plastic gun barrel. I can remember seeing a Shockwave toy in the window of a Toyshop in France, when I was on holiday with my Mum and Dad as a little boy, but it was a Sunday and the shop was closed and we were leaving that same day (if it'd been open I could've probably asked for it as a Birthday or Xmas present). A year or so later though, I randomly found a Galactic Man figure in my local Tandy back here in the UK, the figure Hasbro licensed to use as Shockwave, and best of all it was only around a tenner, about a third of the price of something like a Galvatron. A bit of purple and yellow AirFix paint later and I finally had the Shockwave figure I'd wanted so badly in France.

[@renegadebiker24]

Great video Dave. I did a few videos that I had said that you had inspired me to get some tools from Amazon.

[@grecofabulous]

I managed to complete my Shockwave with a few transplants on my own by just doing some exploratory surgery. Very proud that it worked and I managed to not snap the blaster when attempting to pull out the lightbulb.

[@UnicronHound]

I loved this one because it reminds me of the Shockwave I fixed. It took me a couple of years to restore my G1 Shockwave. I had to replace the chest, get a new spring(used one from a bic pen), a new head, a new nozzle, fixed the leg springs, but it was WELL worth it.

[@GenXToysGeek]

do you have any alternative ideas to replace the hose? Although the heat shrink looks great, just wonder how that will do to any heat exposure (e.g. sunlight through glass..)

[@larrychilders6599]

Black aquarium tubing

[@TheToyBoy1978]

GenXToysGeek [Jody] A low CC Motorcycle Carburetor pipe might do the job although i certainly wouldn't advise letting your toys bathe in direct sunlight.

[@briansadler5460]

Fantastic video. I have one that is broken. Time to dig it out, and try this on that one. Only that would have made the video better would have been to see one of them in gun mode. I understand how brittle they are though.

[@BrynSmith76]

Awesome fix

[@Tim-57]

Great fix Dave.🙂 It sure did not feel like a long video at all to me...I do not think that 28:51 has ever gone by so fast. Take care.

[@b2d327]

Have you considered adding epoxy to reinforce the repairs you did with the plastic weld? It might keep the same thing from happening in the future. Also, cutting away a bit of the coil and stretching a little in the springs to lessen the pressure I’d also suggest using wire ties to hold the torso together during cure time and a heat gun to soften the plastic enough to remove the curve from the pieces that were pushed apart

[@kaioken654]

Awesome Fix Great Job!

[@CracktasticPlastic]

Using a heat gun (or even a hair dryer) on the midsection may allow the plastic to relax and straighten out.

[@cinnamonbun1379]

Is there any chance you can do a video about repairing the vintage Dapol Doctor Who figures and like making Tom Baker a scarf?

[@toypolloi]

Not a toy I own. If I find one I will see what I can do. Cheers

[@TheDarthMushroom]

Could you bend the top part back to straight in warm water?

[@mikesmith2718]

Always wondered when shockwave would come up seeing as hes always broken another g1 classicthats always broken is omega supreme. Very good and informative video thanks for the solid content

[@ONIYAUTJA]

What would happen if you placed a coat of the plastic weld over the insides of the piece? or over the whole piece? would it make the piece less brittle? would you notice the coat over its original finish?

[@jayhiz3514]

I have a great way to fix screw post, but this was good

[@waltjackson9381]

Hello Dave! There are reproduction hoses out there for Shockwave's arm cannon. I have one on my own. Also, great idea about the springs! If I ever need to tear mine apart again I will do that

[@GoldfirePrime]

Toys back then used all sorts of weird techniques for articulation, it was probably for the best when they started using ball joints in generation 2.

[@AbstractM0use]

I had a grey and red knock-off version of Shockwave when I was a kid.

[@gibbie80s61]

After watching this I'm worried about my Galactic Man. It's mint right now and hopefully it will stay that way. If not, at least I've got some fixes to try. Cheers Dave.

[@GenXToysGeek]

lucky, very lucky, corroded battery, but no leaks :)

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

And it's a Radio Shack battery! That must be a collector's item in and of itself by now!

[@jeromekennedy330]

Do you repair Gijoe like Zartan?

[@toypolloi]

Yes, I have videos on fixing Zartan and other GIJoe figures.

[@theBolderBoulder]

A very cool figure! You’ve made me want to go and start collecting some G1 figures now! 😉 And, if I need to do repairs, this channel will be my first stop on how to do them

[@lbarocio]

Mine broke as well with the shoulder posts. Unfortunately one of the posts completely disintegrated. I took him apart and noticed the previous owner had done the same and replaced the shoulder screws with longer and THICKER screws. Not sure how to fix. Maybe sell for parts or keep as spare for the other one I have

[@AntonioFGagliardiLugo]

Amazing video and great tips thank you so much !!

[@toypolloi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@endersftd]

I never had this version of Shockwave. I ended up with the RadioShack "gray" version that wasn't branded with Transformers at all.

[@nsxt290]

Nice fix again! You have a knack at this. I think I'll try that plumber's tape on my g1 astrotrain so he can stand properly. Do you have any suggestions on g1 reflector ( Viewfinder's shoulder) pegs?

[@Shwiggieman]

Beware of the broken purple knee joint. I was fortunate enough to get mine fixed with CA glue, but I've been quite ginger with it ever since.

[@greenlanternhg5141]

🤣 where were you when I broke my cousin’s Shockwave that Christmas 😂👍🏽

[@jasonmartinez9477]

Toy Polloi I have a Shockwave in great condition with working electronics but need to remove 1 stripped screw from the lower right backside to replace a damaged leg any help with this issue would be great thanks!

[@professionallyunprofession5729]

Do you have a link for those longer screws I can't seem to find them anywhere.

[@shadowgb]

I have a shackwave that is in immaculate condition. This is a good reference in case I have to fix anything on him. Has the box and the rubber hose.

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

Didn't you know there's there's two shock waves I do not know if it do UK there's RadioShack but there is a Shockwave that is in grey and red that was only exclusive to Radio Shack

[@Sinpuchosvoy]

Yo tengo uno pero sin piernas. Todo entero. Como puedo hacerle las piernas?

[@justgoboto]

Some nice fixes! I got lucky with the Shockwave I picked up a few years ago as he is in pretty good condition, apart from the rubber hose that's starting to rot. He does have quite loud & annoying electronics though...I wonder how many parents replaced the battery after the first one died? :D

[@Brickerbrack]

Or just took the battery out in the first place? I've never done that with Shockwave (I don't have the original, but I do have a decent KO), but a lot of later Transformers have had sound effects that easily (and _accidentally)_ trigger, and I've often taken the batteries out of those to prevent annoying noises every time I play with them...

[@GreyHulk2156]

But, can they transform? :) (I know someone is bound to ask).

[@CrashHeadroom]

I'd more like to know if it's light and sound function was made to work again... he never shows the electronics after he's fixed those types of toys damnit XD.

[@열가지-r2l]

Cool~ This robot is meant to be excellent.

[@aaronjordan2770]

Brilliant!

[@camcordernonsense5264]

All the toys we had, We never had this for some reason. I do remember seeing him at an Illinois radio shack (shack wave) just before transformers broke out.

[@brianartillery]

Have you tried non scented baby wipes to clean delicate toys, Dave? I use them all the time - and they're also great for initial and gentle cleaning of old vinyl records, too.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

But you have to touch them. Those are some nasty chemicals and it's okay to not list them as poisons.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

But you're right, they sure look pretty

[@ashleybutler1558]

Toy pollio I’m 9 years old and I’m using my mums account btw and u inspired me a lot of that’s how u say it I rly rly like action men bye

[@toypolloi]

Thanks, glad you were inspired. But you should not be commenting via a parents account. As KZbinrs we have to work with in the COPPA rules. Please tell your parents to set you up a KZbin kids account. Thank you.

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

Those G1 Shockwave or really expensive even in bad condition some of them go for $80 even up to $70 in bad condition and it meant box they go for $200 there was a guy selling a G1 Shockwave in the package box wasn't even damage it went for $1,000

[@gibbie80s61]

A load of KOs about too that look pretty much exactly like the original. I hope that guy got a real one.

[@vengeance1701]

PTFE tape is also known as plumber's tape (or those that don't know).

[@kingcraig44]

Do you know if this glue would do the same job as what you are using? Plastruct 00002 - Plastic Weld Liquid Cement. Cannot find the stuff you are using.

[@toypolloi]

Sounds like the same sort of thing.

[@JuniperArt98]

Would you consider taking a look at Transformers G2 Ramjet? One i always wanted as a kid, not the hardest or most expensive to get a hold of nowadays, but in terms of restoration his stickers and unique little electronics box always seem to be in a poor state.

[@toypolloi]

Not one I've ever owned. But I'll certainly keep and eye out for a cheap ramjet. Cheers

[@JuniperArt98]

@@toypolloi Huzzah for Saint Polloi

[@TheNightBadger]

What glue would you use to re-stick old stickers on G1 TF's?

[@toypolloi]

Pritt stick.

[@TheNightBadger]

@@toypolloi Really?! Wow. I wouldn't have though it had a good hold. If you say it works that's good enough for me!

[@odiotreze]

8:30 wich song is this?

[@clementeclyde7035]

A Radio Shack battery, a collector's item.

[@jayrobinson4125]

I had the generic grey version of Shockwave

[@eltenda]

Very cool!

[@DeathReviews]

My G1 shockwave is more or less in good shape, but the rubber tube that connects the light-up arm to the chest has rotted away over time. I wish there was a way to just replace the rubber tube without taking any of the rest of the figure apart like was shown here. Too complicated a business for me!

[@darthsmoke76]

I got replacement sights for mine. Can anyone tell me how to lift the piece where the sights go?

[@toypolloi]

You'll need to take it full apart to get the that section.

[@darthsmoke76]

@@toypolloi I was able to pop up one side that holds it and slip in in there. Luckily it didn't brake

[@toypolloi]

Great 😃

[@mistermatix8241]

Could a decent hairdryer on a high setting with a concentrator nozzle, be a solution for warped plastics like Shockwave's chest piece? It's hot enough to make the plastic more malleable, but there's no water to affect electronics, or excessive heat, like a heatgun/paint stripper. Just an idea to try.

[@snowday2100]

always fun to watch. for those impressed with old transformers engineering you should try and disassemble some of the older power ranger/sentai megazords, those can be crazy over engineered. I once tried to fix a DX saidaioh....that one is insane inside.

[@gutz1981]

I love your videos man. But how can you rebuild a G1 Transformer and not transform it in the video?

[@SoundwaveSG1]

my G1 Shockwave needs a repair what do you charge? lol

[@toypolloi]

The idea is my videos show you how you can fix it yourself. It's much more fun.

[@SoundwaveSG1]

@@toypolloi oh I'd just break him more lol

[@ethrieltd]

On the battery.... Never in my entire life have I seen a PP3 leak. i don't think they can... Explode? I've heard of that, but leak? Never.

[@WeaselJuice]

Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. RIP our ‘80s toys. 😢

[@tootyuk]

great watch Dave, i was expecting you to of dunked the chest in hot water and eased it back into form?

[@MrDrokkul]

This was my favorite G1 transformer as a kid. I remember always being so careful with him when I played because I would have been crushed if he broke. I worried about the arm hose breaking and now all these years later for the 1st time I realize there were ACTUALLY wires inside that hose. I guess as a kid I always thought the wires ran through the length of the arm somehow. This toy looked great in both modes and I loved Shockwave because he had one of the best ratios of toy to cartoon accuracy factors. Some didn't fare so well (I'm lookin' at you Ratchet, Ironhide & Megatron!).

[@reddragon8896]

Forget the plastic glueing back together , what I did was bought long screws and use metal break line tubes to go through the shoulders to guide the screws to pull both sides together . Works 100 times Better than your method and I have repair 5 shockwaves the same way .

[@sabre0smile]

I've found that when repairing screw pillars, gluing an extra bit of material around the outside can help quite a bit. The break is held in multiple directions and there's just a bit more material attached either side of the break. The best material for it tends to vary on the material one is repairing but I've had most success with very very thin styrene sheet and plastic glue or, believe it or not, a single sheet of tissue paper saturated with superglue. Not sure if there's the room to do so on this particular figure but a toy repairer can never have too many techniques in their arsenal!

[@toypolloi]

I would normally do that as well. But there is no space on this toy at all. the arms use the post as a pivot point.

[@gxbouncer1]

Fiddely fixed figure

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

The only issue that my Shockwave has that he limps

[@nerdcraftercoley7305]

They sell translucent purple tubing on line I bet if you could find the right diameter you could make something to fix his gun hand.

[@itsgeekbeat]

The thing with the battery is, it is the original one, right? You could always buy a new one.

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

His name is called Galactic man that's the Radio Shack version of Shockwave

[@shadowgb]

Shackwave is gray.

[@filiperebelo6068]

Dave i sent you mp regarding someone selling your stormtooper vinyl paldron design on facebook

[@luvz2reed]

Clearly this was originally assembled at the factory by the tiny fingers of Malaysian child laborers.

[@nyquist75]

questionable engineering on this one

[@TheToyBoy1978]

Those springs!