Transformers Vintage G1 Devastator repair - Toy Polloi

[@MassDriver]

The most amazing thing about this video is that you landed an unbroken Hook :)

[@IM-xs3uv]

It's wonderful to see these toys rising from the past for a new life. Keep up the good work.

[@justinscales3460]

Awesome video. I can't wait to share it with my son. He recently started merging my Transformers collection with his. This has led him into piecing together Devastator for the last month or so.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

You never fail to wow me, Dave! It warms my heart to see Devastator back in fighting form. He looks great. I hope he watches over Toy-Polloi HG. I can confirm that was battery acid (AA) on Long Haul. The batteries were from my classic Kenner X-Wing and they did indeed explode. I think that's what ate away the chrome on LH's wheels, too. Thanks again for a great video.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks Michael. Glad you enjoyed the video. He turned out really nice. It certainly smelt like old batteries to me. Thanks again for the donation. I am already planning my next video from the box of TF's. Most likely Shockwave. Cheers

[@billpagan3070]

Michael, Awesome donation brother! Congratulations 😁👍

[@MichaelJShaffer]

@@billpagan3070 Thanks but Dave is the real hero. The entertainment and invaluable knowledge that he passes along is what it's all about.

[@TheNightBadger]

_"Oh no... DEVASTATOR!"_ 00:11:00 That's a steady hand!

[@greenlanternhg5141]

Oh I’m tearing up 😢 I remember my Devastator 😭

[@TomMSTie1138]

I never had a G1 Devastator. That's why I bought one in the 90s when G2 came around...then I took them apart, lost some of the pieces and could never put them back together! :'-(

[@daverage4729]

Great to see everyones favourite decepticon combiner back in working order. Being a big transformer fan it was great to see. Looks great, although it looked like Hook was putting up a fight during the combination, lol!

[@toypolloi]

He was. He just wouldn't stay on the arm peg :D

[@richardcoleman3425]

Whenever someone mentions Devastator, I always hear it in Lionel Stander's voice... :)

[@alexiulian2831]

This is the exact kind of videos we need in the situation we're currently in, long and captivating. Great content as always, keep up the good work brother 🤙💪

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. Plenty more to come over the next weeks/months.

[@alexiulian2831]

Great, can't wait to see them 😌

[@KingofPotatoPeople]

I had to stop your video to order one of those cleaning pens instantly - it’s exactly what I need to fix up some leaked battery compartment nooks and crannies, so thanks!

[@HarryCollyer]

This video has improved my life incredibly! As a father of a young family my need to fix toys has been a big one. Superglue never seemed to do the job but having discovered plastic weld through this video has been amazing. Keep up the good work

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. Glad it helped. You'll find plenty more tips in my videos to get the toys back up and running.

[@mrlurchAU]

That cleaned up beautifully. Nice.

[@cphughes100]

It wouldn’t surprise me if that complete Scavenger is a knock off. The Constructicons never officially released here. In the late 80’s highly accurate carded knock offs started appearing at car boot sales, and came with a public warning about high lead content in the pain. This is how I got my Constructicons - along with a lot of other local boys. We just wanted Devastator, knock off or not! Mine are still in the garage.

[@billpagan3070]

Dave, Great job on this project! He looks great! He looks mint from my view!👍👍

[@andybennington637]

I watched a while ago and it's still pretty cool to see The Big D all together. I only have a couple parts but this is motivation for me. Good work.

[@theBolderBoulder]

Wow! I didn’t realize how cool Gen 1 Devastator was! Now I have to have him, LOL

[@MrKersey]

Great looking Devastator you have there, thanks for the video. Nothing better than watching those vintage figures getting repaired and fixed.

[@adapedneau1114]

You are a Doctor for fixing old Toys !!!

[@UnicronHound]

I would love to see how you'd fix the broken forearms of the original Ninja Turtles line. Also, watching this made me miss my original G1, and both of my G2 Devastators.

[@jeremypickard2372]

Man I wish I still had mine I had as a kid. This one come together nice

[@erickavery1]

Love to see transformers repairs. I found your channel all that time ago with your optimus restoration and it got me into restoring g1 transformers. Keep up the good work.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. More TF videos to come in the future. Thanks for sticking with me.

[@alfernandez9493]

For this chrismas i found out a Knock-off devastator in reasonable good shape and cheap, i had to fix some parts, sand some others and glue broken pieces. The result is great, i have to admit that your work inspire me in how to fix it. Thank you.

[@gieselats]

Looks awesome. As Melinda from Retroblasting said: this is not a toy. Thank you. It is so much fun to watch your videos. Keep up the good work. Nice new background music. I appreciate to have some variation in it.

[@Grindhead_Jim]

HOLY COW, what a difference that liquid chrome makes.

[@shednesshunting2578]

My #1 favorite transformer 💯🏆 Good work you always do well thanks for share 👍

[@johnnela8898]

A Real Life Genius Mr Toy Polloi 🤖👍

[@williamthompson5504]

A Q-Tip with a little Lime-Away rust remover does wonders. Several Gi joe screws, Pins on wheels and rust stained figures have been fixed.

[@IceWolfLoki]

I recently repaired my Dinobot Snarl after acquiring a broken donor figure. Still need to glue one of his fins back on and find all his accessories.

[@JoseFlores-xc7wu]

Cool video excellent tips on how to fix and clean your transformers thanks for that

[@BrynSmith76]

Plastic weld works perfect, love the stuff.

[@lordsethos2000]

oh my you made devastator so happy!

[@customerservicemanager7184]

Great vid and restore... I like to use the chrome refills and an airbrush for chroming, coats smooth... I also like to brush on a clear topcoat to seal the deal... :)

[@mrblond750]

Nice job! Great video. I never had this Devastator but I did manage to get my parents to buy me the rerelease on that I think came out in the 90’s. If I remember they were yellow instead of green.

[@neonwarship6674]

Came across your channel trying to restore some of my vintage He-Man figures. Very helpful. Also just got a G1 Devastator last month. Great timing!

[@toypolloi]

Thanks for watching. More TF videos coming along soon as well as some MOTU.

[@neonwarship6674]

After watch in this, I fixed my Scrapper that was broken when I bought it. I didn’t realize it at the time but I took it apart and repaired him with one I had from when I was a kid. Never would have done that but felt like I could after seeing enough of your videos. Keep you the good work!

[@chrisrezende]

Fantastic video, just fantastic! Thanks a lot for sharing those tips and tricks.

[@tomheckhaus7617]

Vinegar will also remove and dissolve battery acid residue. It's harmless to plastics.

[@andybennington637]

Looks awesome Dave! Good work!

[@DeepVeinZombosis]

Awesome video. Will you be dismantling Jetfire? I have a very yellowed one. I've bought replacement stickers for it but can't find a good dismantling tutorial and the complexity of the figure makes it a bit daunting.

[@leighglover570]

Need to watch these vids as I have a current casualty in my collection one of my characters ball points for there arm has snapped off I’m assuming loctite will work but best to watch stuff like this before going in fixing things making sure it is done right

[@elisalazar3064]

Awesome Job!!

[@GenXToysGeek]

@18 the parts you put a side, the big green gun goes on the side of Devvies head :)

[@toypolloi]

It does. You'll see that in place later in the video.

[@eltenda]

Cool project! Stay safe

[@Gappasaurus]

4:29 Laura Legends music 🥰

[@Sidpooply]

Hey all, I need help with a riveted diecast micronaut. How the hell do I replace the o-ring without exploding this guy? I cant find much useful info, so any suggestions are welcome. thanks!

[@MrThunderwing]

Hey Dave, just FYI, Long Haul's 'thighs' that are on display under Devastator's groin attachment piece and above that purple connector that Mixmaster and Scrapper are on that hooks up to on Long Haul, should be chrome not green - the battery leak or whatever it was must've 100% stripped all the chrome off them. I just re-chromed his legs using one of those Liquide Chrome pens on my own Devastator.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. I've got another long haul since this video that has chromed legs so I guessed as much. The battery really did a very good job of removing the chrome as there is not a trace left on him.

[@trentonmckinnon]

Awesome. Something weird going on though. Longhauls legs should be chrome and Scavengers hand gun should not be chrome.. I heard you say the donated Scavenger might be a reissue. But I wonder what's going on with Longhauls legs. It looks legit .. Maybe a UK or US variation? Or maybe the battery acid ate the chrome? Never seen one with green legs. Awesome video!!!! You are best in all the land! ☺☺

[@itsgeekbeat]

So great. If I could get one Toy from the past it would be... well, Wonderbread He-Man so I know he really existed. But the second choice would be G1 Devastator.

[@mlindy7125]

Outstanding Job!!!!! Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@manko8852]

Great work, well done.

[@nicholasdickens2801]

My favourite Decepticon Team - even better than the Insecticons.

[@ZX-Gear]

I was wondering what kinda springs one would need to bring back the missile firing features for this toy. I bought the Tonkanator so I would love to be able to bring back the missile firing feature.

[@toypolloi]

Easiest way is to take the launcher apart and make a few measurements of the area it will fit in. You'll need a compression spring. Cheers

[@ZX-Gear]

@@toypolloi Can't wait to go to Home Depot and bring back some functionality.

[@mattalki]

My biggest complaint with my transformers (including my devestator) is that any of them that have been played with are so loose. My devestator barely holds together, as all the joints just don't hold anymore.

[@ganimed1976]

Constructicons! MERGE!!!!

[@francoisregis2155]

Great video do you have any ideas how to fix scrapper’s head (mine is always stuck half way) and what can I use to make a canopy since mine was lost Thanks

[@larrychilders6599]

Have you pushed in the pins on the back near the canopy

[@sewaseem]

Marvelous restoration, i just might do the same

[@Tim-57]

Once again you have shown a toy, which I did not know existed. Enjoyed the fix, none the less. Is that the right quote? Take care Dave

[@rudysagastume7246]

Have you ever tried those chrome pens on a Kenner R2D2? Curious about the results...thanks!

[@TheDarthMushroom]

Drying time 2-3 weeks... How many projects are you running at one time? It turned out beautiful...

[@toypolloi]

Loads. That's how I keep the content coming. With all toy fixing you do need to be patient.

[@1977Bonishow-man]

Good repair job,that bonecrusher chrommed gun is ftom a very rare ko,also its hard to tell but apart from long haul the rest seems all original figures.long haul seems to be the high quality ko ,its a very good figure and adds better stability to the gestalt mode than the original long haul.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks for the info.

[@ericheckenkamp6091]

I broke one of the forearm pieces and glued it back together, but I glued my thumb to it. So when I pulled it off it peeled my skin down to about blister level. And my skin was permanently on there. I sold it at a garage sale long years ago. But someday I dream of finding it again and holding it up to my thumb. lol

[@Takeshi357]

Do those liquid chrome pens come in different colours?

[@lemonherb1]

Very nice! You may want to break out your Liquid Chrome pens again though. Long Haul's hips and thighs are supposed to be chromed. I wonder if the version you have was a KO?

[@toypolloi]

This one had no signs of ever being chromed. So I will leave it as is.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

@@toypolloi I'm almost positive they were never chromed and I'm certain everything there is original and early release.

[@ndc3628]

Hello, Id like to ask what do you call that tool you used to scrape off the rust on the wheels? Also, where would you look to buy it please? Thank you.

[@doro626]

I had devastator as a kid and someone tried to steal it, but all they got were the combiners frame pieces. I took it s a sweet and sour win.

[@MD-1982]

Great resto once again! Where do you get those little tunes from when you do the sped-up restoration sequences?

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. Some have been written for me. Others are just the free one that KZbin provide. Cheers

[@larrychilders6599]

where did you get that glass fiber pen, I have loads of TFs with rust on em

[@toypolloi]

Ebay. Search for glass fibre contact cleaner. Loads and loads of sellers. Cheers

[@TreadwellJay]

Plastic weld does that to artificial brushes. Using a horse hair brush will prevent the fibers from fusing together. (No, I haven't bothered, either! ;) )

[@henrynguyen3612]

I have a Long Haul dump truck, but I can’t transform his legs. The basket doesn’t split a part to make the legs. Seems like the metal rod is stuck. Any advice on how to fix this?

[@toypolloi]

Gentle wiggling normally works. But some WD40 may help loosen any rust.

[@michaelhoule2134]

Do you still have the jetfire? Is ir forsale?

[@Bighuge12]

Cool video bud

[@ShawnMeira]

T h a n k Y O U I've been looking forwards to more transformers repairs from your channel

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. More to come. Already planning my next TF video. Cheers

[@elguido1000]

Amazing work as usual buddy. Where did you get that plastic weld from?

[@toypolloi]

My local model shop, but you can also get in online.

[@elguido1000]

Toy Polloi thank you so much. Keep up the good work.

[@vaders28]

TOY HACK FOR STICKERS AND LOVE THE VIDEO

[@TheLocutus70]

Of i knew where my Scavenger was I would send it to you. It was the only one I was able to find and it is a gen 1 version. But I don't know, it's in storage somewhere. Sorry.

[@Boyer316]

Awesome video, I'm really looking forward to the rest of the Transformers you've got to work with 👍 Out of interest, what's happening with the Palitoy Death Star restoration....? unless I've missed something I only recollect one video so far....

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. Just finished filming the second part of the Palitoy Death Star. Will be along in a few weeks. Lots of projects on the go so I try to vary what I upload each week. Cheers

[@Boyer316]

@@toypolloiLooking forward to it 👍

[@열가지-r2l]

It's cushdy! I love it.

[@Guatdefook]

Could you do a G1 Omega Supreme video?

[@toypolloi]

I don't currently have all of that figure. Only a few odd parts. When I find the rest I will.

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

I actually have shockwave G1 the only problem for mine's is it will not stand straight he will limp to the side and the rubber hose is cracked

[@toypolloi]

I am working on him next as mine has the same issues and more.

[@TheToyBoy1978]

transformed from trash to treasure! ;-)

[@nyquist75]

the purple pieces are harder to find than the robots

[@luiscortez7677]

Name of the plastic weld?

[@toypolloi]

Check out the tool shop on toypolloi.com cheers

[@violagreene4643]

Don't know about the figure itself, but the pistol from that Scavenger you were wondering about is definitely not original. The original was black, not chrome.

[@BernardPlatypus]

Nope it definitely ain't an original. I got the whole set and a few of the single carded figures back in the day from a Nuxley Toys - but they recalled them after an apparent toxic paint scare ... so the Devastator box set went back, box and all but the single carded figures did not. Shame because the Devastator box was in multiple languages (I believe the story is they were manufactured in Mexico?) and had all the original bits. So, with Scavenger still in hand after all these years... Well, thanks Dave for taking what you could from him and making use. He was sitting in a 4L Vanilla Ice Cream box, waiting to return to the light. Great video.

[@anthonyxavier6300]

If those toys can say anything to you it would probably say: Thank you! I am in your debt.

[@davidturner2365]

Cool 👍

[@dvdbytes4348]

Yeah Transformers is much more my thing. I believe the crane part of Hook needs to point forward though. Also, Long Haul has chrome legs tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/LongHaul/longhaul.htm It's a bit hard to tell in robot mode, but in vehicle mode, you can clearly see the chrome. And it's quite obvious Devastator was a prototype, each robot has a designated place and mode. Unlike the later Scramble City combiners, where you could mix and match.

[@toypolloi]

There were no signs of chrome on this longhaul. So it doesn't look like it should be chromed to me.

[@dvdbytes4348]

@@toypolloi I had a look around on tf.info and the tf wiki tfwiki.net/wiki/Long_Haul_(G1) and there is no mention of a Long Haul with un chromed legs, and they should know. All G 1 Long Hauls have chromed legs from what I can see. However, the G1 comic and cartoon Long Hauls legs were green. And considering there was some weird residue on this Long Hauls legs, I think its quite possible a previous owner wanted to remove the chrome and get a more "show accurate" Long Haul.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

@@dvdbytes4348 I didn't remove the chrome - I never really altered my transfers at all, as they seemed so delicate already. If chrome was there and came off, it was only due to that battery acid that Dave mentioned. I got all of these new but cannot remember exactly how Long Haul looked - (I guess I'm too old).

[@BLASTERJOUANNERF]

you are the best :)

[@luiscortez7677]

I got all 6, from 6 different states, from ebay.

[@JoseMedina-hs9st]

Yeah I think in 2006 they released all the G1 Transformers cuz I have a skywarp and it says Made in 2006 you could find those toys in tfsource.com

[@Sgt-lott10]

I just learned about these, have you watched the toys that made us yet? It’s on Netflix

[@landonjr5063]

Hey Dave I have the exavator

[@Starscream2588]

You missed chroming Long haul's thighs those were all totally chrome the green part.

[@eggsbenadict2347]

Hi

[@paulgould6835]

I'm sorry to say but how is using a pen painting as painting is with a brush and a tin all you are doing is colouring in with a pen sorry .

[@toypolloi]

Really? Was that worth typing as a comment?

[@wyldebill4178]

The chrome on G1 Transformers is rubbish

[@purplerangers6245]

Man took along time to figure out how to really assemble devestator, especially that small mid section part

[@toypolloi]

He is not the easiest to put together for sure. And once he is together you can't do a lot with him.