Vintage Action Man Mine detection set by Palitoy restoration - Toy Polloi

[@kjamison5951]

I had this set! It may be in the loft at my Mums house... along with all the other Action Man kit and Action Men. What fun we had as youngsters...

[@vengeance1701]

The restoration videos are my favorite. Something very satisfying in seeing old gear come back to life.

[@hardlyhogan4915]

i would have stains in my trousers if i was sent out mine detecting! great video TP keep em coming!

[@Tim-57]

Hey Dave Great fix. Somehow I missed this video back in the day. 🙂 Take care

[@milesgentry850]

PALITOY AND GI JOE..JUST LOVE THEM..ACTION MAN HAS ALOT OF COOL GADGETS!❤

[@iamrichrocker]

like the way you have the camera/work space set up..easy to follow you a long..and like the electronic you played as you were fixing the battery holder..great restoration...

[@leebush4053]

As I've said before you should be an inspiration for a new toy story movie. you are a full unearthed buried treasure. You are a toy equivalent of 'Take Hart.' I hope you are well remunerated for your skill and endeavour. Thank you again.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks Lee. You don't make much on youtube, I do it for the fun of it for now.

[@manko8852]

That pin vice looks like a very useful tool. I have to pick one up for myself. Another skillful restoration. Well done.

[@edgeman83]

Fitting how both of their faces look as nervous as you would expect a real mine sweeper to look. No false bravado with these guys!

[@toypolloi]

These are my two special nervous look guys. Something is up with both there eyes so they always look a little suspect. I think that's why they are my favourites :D

[@MikeB_UK]

If you search for "MES torch bulb with lens" you should find those conical bulbs still around on ebay and other places. They come in different voltages, 1.2v was common for use on a single battery to get a very bright light.

[@GALAXIE67]

Now that brings back memories, l dont have any of my action men any more, my collection is mostly star wars! as l got older l had to choose what l wanted to keep collecting & l had more star wars than anything else so it was the winner☺excellent review & video👍👍

[@kjamison5951]

Dave, I have to say that I am very jealous of your channel. You are living my dream job. Your work is exceptional. I particularly like your attention to detail and your solutions to the many problems you encounter.

[@toypolloi]

Thanks. If only this was my job. It's just a hobby. Maybe one day I can do it full time.

[@mitchellpawlina586]

Great job as usual Dave.I guess you can be considered a modern day MacGyver.It’s always pleasing to watch your videos, keep up the good work.

[@No1.OriginalTrilogyStarWarsFan]

This is one heck of a restoration well done mate.

[@thehaymaker3922]

Is it just me or does anyone else dislike the cracking sound of a vintage toy?

[@greenlanternhg5141]

The way you make things look so effortless, I mean, I tried to follow your example but 😶😓 Great video 👍🏼✌🏽

[@flubba86]

Soldering at -414 degrees. Thats really impressive!

[@toypolloi]

Get it melted quick so as not to damage the surroundings.

[@flubba86]

I was making fun of the fact that there appears to be a negative sign in front of the temperature readout.

[@toypolloi]

ah, I didn't notice that :D I'm used to how the display looks now.

[@luvz2reed]

You're great at locating odd parts on eBay - things I wouldn't even know to look for!

[@grimmyx22]

Love your action man videos Dave, Keep 'em coming : )

[@TheSkullReviews]

Very enjoyable video and nice job on the restoration, very cool looking set and figure, would like to see your display set up of your action man figures one day:)

[@MrVolvobloke]

Another really enjoyable video. I always like these more 'in depth' fixes. Surely if action mans mine detector no longer works, then his outfit should really be just a heap of blood stained rags....

[@TheToyBoy1978]

Darn it! Got mixed up with my days! Always watch along with my Dinner! I'll watch it with some snacks tonight but i'll just say *GREAT JOB* now to save me commenting later! lol

[@petrlizatko1794]

I like this mine detector for action man.

[@ducomaritiem7160]

My own ( still broken) set is a bit different. The detector has corrugated wire for bottom contacts, and had an elastic band frame for the battery holder.. Also a white skull is printed on the back of the jacket.

[@toypolloi]

Yours must be a later issue. This is the first issue Mine detection set.

[@gamerid6507]

ur skillful and resourceful...like macgyver

[@JahnoKestt]

I hope you saved that dirty water! That's dust and what-not from the 60's! ;)

[@toypolloi]

I refine it and turn it into a musty scent to wear at toy conventions.

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome thanks 👍🏾👍🏾

[@jokerproduction5135]

I am restoring one of these did this come with an outfit ? or was it just the detector mines and the backpack ??

[@toypolloi]

It came with the outfit. Everything you see in this video.

[@jokerproduction5135]

thank you Jose Miranda

[@TimEnnals]

Great video, love all your videos, really useful. I have a Mine kit turning up that has no bulb, I was wondering if you know the width of the screw thread? so I can order one for when it arrives. Many Thanks

[@toypolloi]

Just search for 1.5v bulbs. They are a standard size.

[@TimEnnals]

I found these bulbs which are a good likeness to the original uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/6559233/ and work well, hope that's of use to you

[@brianartillery]

I always wondered if Palitoy, or Hasbro used to mix brass particles into their plastic. If you played with Action Man on a hot day, and you had a lot of brown gear with the brassy paint on it, then afterwards, your fingers smelled like you had been handling copper coins. Quite odd.

[@adamsmith5765]

Great video. Are the wires glued in? Mine was so brittle that the wires broke inside the stick. Every time I try to pull I'm getting pieces. Also keeps me from simply passing two new wires.

[@toypolloi]

Could be the plastic of the wire has fused to the outer plastic. I didn't try to remove them on mine. Cheers

[@adamsmith5765]

@@toypolloi didn't think about that. Great info as always. Thanks

[@chrismayer3919]

Using steel plumbing plug bolsters instead of ordinary flat discs will give a more realistic 'mine' appearance; try it!

[@opticaltrace4382]

It doesn't get much better than Palitoy...

[@MeanJohnDean]

You can often remove corrosion with the graphite from a pencil. Just scribble on it and it falls away. Also using some Limeaway helps.

[@Frankensteins_Highboy]

I know the uniform being dirty is bad for collecting and longevity But damn if it doesnt look more like a soldier

[@jamboshangotherandymolesmo5913]

Great vid. Recognised some of those parts 👍😃

[@toypolloi]

You should. Most of this was in the box we traded. I got a new top and boots I think. And as you can see, he turned out great.

[@monstermasterhaunts1054]

On my my vintage r2 d2 the click is gone. How do I fix it?

[@toypolloi]

+Monster Master You'll need to find a spare clicker. It's just a tab of plastic on the inside of the body.

[@beckyaguilar2655]

Do you sell your action man ?

[@jokerproduction5135]

a bic lighter works quicker for the heat shrink tubing

[@toypolloi]

I use what I have to hand. The edge of the soldering iron is what I have always used for this. Cheers